Longview, TX vs Phenix City, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Phenix City
72.3
#910 nationally
Longview leads in crime level (9.3 vs 21.3). Longview leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $46,944). Longview leads in walk score (28 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | Phenix City, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 72.3 (#910) |
| Population | 83,236 | 38,441 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $212,499 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $46,944 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | R+27.8 |
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76.9 Score
Longview, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$234,128
Population
83,236
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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72.3 Score
Phenix City, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$212,499
Population
38,441
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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