Compton, CA vs Desert Hot Springs, 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.
Compton
60.4
#1935 nationally
Desert Hot Springs
64.4
#1692 nationally
Desert Hot Springs leads in crime level (13.5 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 34). Compton leads in median household income ($69,728 vs $45,863).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Desert Hot Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 64.4 (#1692) |
| Population | 90,986 | 33,438 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $378,683 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $45,863 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+1.3 |
D-
60.4 Score
Compton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,439
Population
90,986
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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D
64.4 Score
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,683
Population
33,438
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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