Plainview, TX vs Pleasantville, NJ
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.
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Pleasantville
74.2
#622 nationally
Pleasantville leads in walk score (52 vs 31). Plainview leads in cost of living index (85 vs 104). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 20.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Pleasantville, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 74.2 (#622) |
| Population | 19,420 | 20,613 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $249,036 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $48,704 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | R+3.0 |
B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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C
74.2 Score
Pleasantville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,036
Population
20,613
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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