Plainview, TX vs Saginaw, 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.
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Saginaw
75.9
#411 nationally
Saginaw leads in median household income ($99,752 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 27.4 min). Saginaw leads in crime level (7.1 vs 10.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Saginaw, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 75.9 (#411) |
| Population | 19,420 | 25,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $299,959 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $99,752 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | R+5.1 |
B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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C
75.9 Score
Saginaw, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,959
Population
25,139
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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