Long Beach, CA vs The Colony, 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.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 28). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $69,471). The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 466,742 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.2 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+13.2 |
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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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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