Avon, IN vs Palm Desert, 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.
Avon
73.7
#681 nationally
Palm Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Avon leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.9). Avon leads in cost of living index (104 vs 136). Avon leads in median household income ($98,162 vs $75,691).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avon, IN | Palm Desert, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#681) | 66 (#1595) |
| Population | 24,231 | 51,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,850 | $544,379 |
| Median Household Income | $98,162 | $75,691 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | R+1.3 |
Data coverage note: Avon is missing data for 1 metric that Palm Desert has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.7 Score
Avon, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,850
Population
24,231
Crime
Low
Median Income
$98,162
Midwest
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D
66 Score
Palm Desert, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$544,379
Population
51,951
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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