Celina, TX vs Lake Forest, 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.
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Lake Forest
65.3
#1638 nationally
Celina leads in cost of living index (121 vs 181). Lake Forest leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 32 min). Celina leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | Lake Forest, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 65.3 (#1638) |
| Population | 43,317 | 85,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $1,187,225 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $128,358 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Lake Forest has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
Southwest
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D
65.3 Score
Lake Forest, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,187,225
Population
85,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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