Crowley, TX vs Salem, VA
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.
Crowley
72
#933 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Salem leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 29.8 min). Crowley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 7.2). Crowley leads in median household income ($88,333 vs $68,402).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crowley, TX | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#933) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 19,932 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $316,733 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $88,333 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+19.3 |
Data coverage note: Crowley is missing data for 1 metric that Salem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72 Score
Crowley, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,733
Population
19,932
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$88,333
Southwest
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73.2 Score
Salem, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,662
Population
25,600
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Northeast
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