Little Elm, TX vs Long Beach, CA
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.
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 24). Little Elm leads in median household income ($110,218 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 37.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Elm, TX | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#919) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 58,496 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $400,423 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $110,218 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 37.9 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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