Compton, CA vs Fort Pierce, FL
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
Fort Pierce
69.2
#1240 nationally
Fort Pierce leads in crime level (10.0 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 36). Compton leads in median household income ($69,728 vs $45,121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Fort Pierce, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 69.2 (#1240) |
| Population | 90,986 | 49,374 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $277,496 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $45,121 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 10.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+9.1 |
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+
69.2 Score
Fort Pierce, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,496
Population
49,374
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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