Kinston, NC vs Longview, 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.
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Longview leads in crime level (9.3 vs 26.3). Longview leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in walk score (31 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kinston, NC | Longview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#774) | 76.9 (#298) |
| Population | 19,411 | 83,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,755 | $234,128 |
| Median Household Income | $35,653 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.8 | R+42.3 |
C
73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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C
76.9 Score
Longview, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$234,128
Population
83,236
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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