American Fork, UT vs Pomona, 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.
American Fork
72
#931 nationally
Pomona
59.7
#1945 nationally
American Fork leads in crime level (3.3 vs 19.6). Pomona leads in walk score (52 vs 32). American Fork leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | Pomona, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 59.7 (#1945) |
| Population | 38,549 | 145,502 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $690,689 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $73,515 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 19.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+32.9 |
C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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F
59.7 Score
Pomona, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$690,689
Population
145,502
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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