Longview, TX vs San Fernando, 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.
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
San Fernando leads in walk score (79 vs 28). Longview leads in cost of living index (94 vs 150). Longview leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | San Fernando, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 65.7 (#1616) |
| Population | 83,236 | 23,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $752,797 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $70,950 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 79 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | D+32.9 |
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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D
65.7 Score
San Fernando, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$752,797
Population
23,364
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
79
Pacific
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