Plainview, TX vs Texarkana, 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
Texarkana
76.7
#327 nationally
Texarkana leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 17.8 min). Plainview leads in cost of living index (85 vs 93). Plainview leads in walk score (31 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Texarkana, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 76.7 (#327) |
| Population | 19,420 | 35,741 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $206,981 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $48,054 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | R+48.7 |
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
76.7 Score
Texarkana, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,981
Population
35,741
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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