Apple Valley, CA vs Los Banos, 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.

Apple Valley

59.5

#1950 nationally

vs

Los Banos

64.1

#1717 nationally

Los Banos leads in walk score (33 vs 13). Los Banos leads in crime level (5.9 vs 14.1). Apple Valley leads in average commute (39.7 min vs 50.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Apple Valley, CA Los Banos, CA
WhereAtHome Score 59.5 (#1950) 64.1 (#1717)
Population 75,036 48,553
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $435,609 $463,701
Median Household Income $62,898 $76,164
Average Commute 39.7 min 50.4 min
Walk Score 13 33
Crime Level 14.1 5.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 123 128
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 R+4.4