Carson, CA vs Hesperia, 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.
Carson
63.8
#1737 nationally
Hesperia
58.8
#1952 nationally
Carson leads in walk score (55 vs 16). Carson leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 42.4 min). Carson leads in median household income ($103,045 vs $67,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carson, CA | Hesperia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1737) | 58.8 (#1952) |
| Population | 91,139 | 100,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,912 | $466,275 |
| Median Household Income | $103,045 | $67,698 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 42.4 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 14.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.1 |
D
63.8 Score
Carson, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$796,912
Population
91,139
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
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F
58.8 Score
Hesperia, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$466,275
Population
100,633
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
16
Pacific
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