Lexington, 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.
Lexington
69
#1265 nationally
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Longview leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $36,868). Longview leads in crime level (9.3 vs 12.0). Lexington leads in walk score (33 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lexington, NC | Longview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1265) | 76.9 (#298) |
| Population | 19,840 | 83,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $275,047 | $234,128 |
| Median Household Income | $36,868 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | R+42.3 |
D+
69 Score
Lexington, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$275,047
Population
19,840
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
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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