Longview, TX vs Mankato, MN
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.
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Mankato
74.8
#549 nationally
Mankato leads in walk score (40 vs 28). Mankato leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 20.4 min). Mankato leads in crime level (7.0 vs 9.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | Mankato, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 74.8 (#549) |
| Population | 83,236 | 45,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $308,167 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $61,726 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 15.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | R+1.2 |
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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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74.8 Score
Mankato, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,167
Population
45,742
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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