Auburndale, FL vs Hemet, 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.
Auburndale
69.9
#1151 nationally
Hemet
60.8
#1922 nationally
Auburndale leads in crime level (5.9 vs 11.6). Auburndale leads in median household income ($67,661 vs $49,901). Auburndale leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 36.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburndale, FL | Hemet, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1151) | 60.8 (#1922) |
| Population | 20,011 | 92,368 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,050 | $447,218 |
| Median Household Income | $67,661 | $49,901 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 36.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 11.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | R+1.3 |
Data coverage note: Auburndale is missing data for 1 metric that Hemet has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Auburndale, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,050
Population
20,011
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$67,661
Southeast
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D-
60.8 Score
Hemet, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$447,218
Population
92,368
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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