Plainview, TX vs San Angelo, TX
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
San Angelo
80.4
#80 nationally
San Angelo leads in crime level (6.0 vs 10.1). San Angelo leads in median household income ($65,040 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in cost of living index (85 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | San Angelo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 80.4 (#80) |
| Population | 19,420 | 99,262 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $214,811 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $65,040 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | R+48.0 |
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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B-
80.4 Score
San Angelo, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$214,811
Population
99,262
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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