Compton, CA vs Fountain Hills, AZ
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
Fountain Hills
65.5
#1629 nationally
Fountain Hills leads in crime level (5.0 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 19). Fountain Hills leads in median household income ($100,317 vs $69,728).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Fountain Hills, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 65.5 (#1629) |
| Population | 90,986 | 23,611 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $662,184 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $100,317 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+3.5 |
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
65.5 Score
Fountain Hills, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,184
Population
23,611
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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