Cleburne, TX vs Hayward, 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.
Cleburne
72.3
#901 nationally
Hayward
61.7
#1891 nationally
Hayward leads in walk score (57 vs 30). Cleburne leads in cost of living index (92 vs 173). Hayward leads in median household income ($105,371 vs $60,929).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cleburne, TX | Hayward, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#901) | 61.7 (#1891) |
| Population | 36,209 | 155,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,415 | $831,558 |
| Median Household Income | $60,929 | $105,371 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.4 | D+53.6 |
C-
72.3 Score
Cleburne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,415
Population
36,209
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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D-
61.7 Score
Hayward, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$831,558
Population
155,675
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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