Buena Park, CA vs Covington, WA
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.
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Covington
65
#1657 nationally
Buena Park leads in walk score (57 vs 17). Covington leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.8). Covington leads in median household income ($123,065 vs $101,586).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | Covington, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 65 (#1657) |
| Population | 81,958 | 21,125 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $664,783 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $123,065 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 35.3 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+51.7 |
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63.8 Score
Buena Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$942,568
Population
81,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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65 Score
Covington, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$664,783
Population
21,125
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Pacific
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