Centerton, AR vs Lake Charles, LA
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.
Centerton
74.1
#636 nationally
Lake Charles
76.2
#371 nationally
Centerton leads in crime level (4.0 vs 16.8). Centerton leads in median household income ($104,464 vs $54,761). Lake Charles leads in average commute (18 min vs 22.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centerton, AR | Lake Charles, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#636) | 76.2 (#371) |
| Population | 23,953 | 79,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,917 | $206,355 |
| Median Household Income | $104,464 | $54,761 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | R+39.6 |
Data coverage note: Centerton is missing data for 1 metric that Lake Charles has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.1 Score
Centerton, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$349,917
Population
23,953
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$104,464
Southwest
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76.2 Score
Lake Charles, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$206,355
Population
79,633
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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