Plainview, TX vs Shoreview, MN
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
Shoreview
74.4
#604 nationally
Shoreview leads in crime level (3.7 vs 10.1). Shoreview leads in median household income ($106,153 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in walk score (31 vs 17).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Shoreview, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 74.4 (#604) |
| Population | 19,420 | 26,374 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $420,432 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $106,153 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | D+43.3 |
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
74.4 Score
Shoreview, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$420,432
Population
26,374
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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