Midland, TX vs Spring Valley, NY
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.
Midland
74.1
#638 nationally
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Midland leads in median household income ($90,448 vs $50,749). Midland leads in crime level (10.0 vs 13.2). Midland leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 26.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midland, TX | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#638) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 138,397 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,692 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $90,448 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+60.5 | R+11.8 |
C
74.1 Score
Midland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$332,692
Population
138,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Southwest
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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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