Plainview, TX vs Watertown, WI
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
Watertown
73.9
#667 nationally
Watertown leads in crime level (5.2 vs 10.1). Watertown leads in median household income ($67,189 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 24.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Watertown, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 73.9 (#667) |
| Population | 19,420 | 22,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $333,129 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $67,189 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | R+16.4 |
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
73.9 Score
Watertown, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,129
Population
22,692
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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