Longview, TX vs Roswell, NM
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
Roswell
76.1
#382 nationally
Longview leads in crime level (9.3 vs 23.2). Longview leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $48,298). Roswell leads in walk score (33 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | Roswell, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 76.1 (#382) |
| Population | 83,236 | 47,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $177,920 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $48,298 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 23.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | R+44.8 |
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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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76.1 Score
Roswell, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$177,920
Population
47,109
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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