Baldwin Park, CA vs Gastonia, NC
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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
Baldwin Park leads in walk score (55 vs 23). Baldwin Park leads in crime level (11.1 vs 23.3). Gastonia leads in cost of living index (96 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Gastonia, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 67.9 (#1368) |
| Population | 68,806 | 83,942 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $279,555 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $58,047 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 23.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+25.0 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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D+
67.9 Score
Gastonia, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$279,555
Population
83,942
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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