Beaumont, TX vs Delano, 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
75.5
#445 nationally
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Delano leads in crime level (9.4 vs 31.2). Beaumont leads in cost of living index (91 vs 114). Delano leads in walk score (35 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Delano, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 70.6 (#1087) |
| Population | 112,193 | 51,500 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $335,883 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $53,639 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | 9.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | R+21.1 |
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75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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