Adelanto, CA vs Palmdale, 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.
Adelanto
56.9
#1959 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Palmdale leads in walk score (24 vs 8). Palmdale leads in median household income ($78,414 vs $62,582). Adelanto leads in cost of living index (116 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Adelanto, CA | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 56.9 (#1959) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 38,187 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,246 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $62,582 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 44.5 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 8 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+32.9 |
F
56.9 Score
Adelanto, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,246
Population
38,187
Crime
High
Walk Score
8
Pacific
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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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