Colton, CA vs Northglenn, CO
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.
Colton
64.1
#1716 nationally
Northglenn
66.7
#1511 nationally
Northglenn leads in median household income ($77,797 vs $66,725). Northglenn leads in walk score (47 vs 43). Colton leads in crime level (10.8 vs 11.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | Northglenn, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 66.7 (#1511) |
| Population | 53,357 | 38,164 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $458,944 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $77,797 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 11.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+9.0 |
D
64.1 Score
Colton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$499,754
Population
53,357
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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D
66.7 Score
Northglenn, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$458,944
Population
38,164
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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