Beaumont, CA vs Lakewood, 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.
Beaumont
66.1
#1582 nationally
Lakewood
63.1
#1796 nationally
Lakewood leads in walk score (58 vs 25). Beaumont leads in crime level (5.6 vs 12.4). Beaumont leads in cost of living index (132 vs 168).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, CA | Lakewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1582) | 63.1 (#1796) |
| Population | 58,463 | 78,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $539,559 | $882,830 |
| Median Household Income | $102,469 | $113,030 |
| Average Commute | 36.3 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+32.9 |
D
66.1 Score
Beaumont, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$539,559
Population
58,463
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
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D
63.1 Score
Lakewood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$882,830
Population
78,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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