Longview, TX vs Rockford, IL
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
Rockford
74.8
#554 nationally
Longview leads in crime level (9.3 vs 29.6). Rockford leads in walk score (41 vs 28). Longview leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $50,744).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | Rockford, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 74.8 (#554) |
| Population | 83,236 | 146,120 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $186,815 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $50,744 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 29.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | D+0.6 |
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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74.8 Score
Rockford, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$186,815
Population
146,120
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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