Plainview, TX vs Schenectady, 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.
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Schenectady
69.2
#1244 nationally
Schenectady leads in walk score (62 vs 31). Plainview leads in crime level (10.1 vs 17.7). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 22.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Schenectady, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 69.2 (#1244) |
| Population | 19,420 | 68,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $336,283 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $54,650 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 17.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | D+10.8 |
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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D+
69.2 Score
Schenectady, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,283
Population
68,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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