Plainview, TX vs West Fargo, ND
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
West Fargo
76.4
#357 nationally
West Fargo leads in crime level (4.5 vs 10.1). West Fargo leads in median household income ($96,929 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in cost of living index (85 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | West Fargo, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 76.4 (#357) |
| Population | 19,420 | 40,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $360,804 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $96,929 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | R+8.4 |
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
76.4 Score
West Fargo, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,804
Population
40,400
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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