Barstow, CA vs Clovis, 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.
Barstow
67.4
#1421 nationally
Clovis
68.9
#1270 nationally
Clovis leads in crime level (6.7 vs 30.4). Clovis leads in median household income ($98,554 vs $52,200). Barstow leads in cost of living index (104 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barstow, CA | Clovis, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1421) | 68.9 (#1270) |
| Population | 24,964 | 125,826 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,998 | $521,300 |
| Median Household Income | $52,200 | $98,554 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 30.4 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+4.4 |
D+
67.4 Score
Barstow, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,998
Population
24,964
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
40
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D+
68.9 Score
Clovis, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$521,300
Population
125,826
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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