Plainview, TX vs Spartanburg, SC
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
Spartanburg
72.7
#850 nationally
Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 21.4 min). Spartanburg leads in walk score (35 vs 31). Plainview leads in median household income ($46,274 vs $42,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Spartanburg, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 72.7 (#850) |
| Population | 19,420 | 37,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $233,747 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $42,891 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | R+33.6 |
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-
72.7 Score
Spartanburg, SC
Hub City of the Upstate
Median Home
$233,747
Population
37,448
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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