Longview, TX vs Redding, CA
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
Redding
66.6
#1525 nationally
Longview leads in crime level (9.3 vs 17.7). Longview leads in cost of living index (94 vs 125). Redding leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 20.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | Redding, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 66.6 (#1525) |
| Population | 83,236 | 92,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $395,544 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $67,323 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 17.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | R+36.5 |
C
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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D
66.6 Score
Redding, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$395,544
Population
92,727
Crime
High
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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