Compton, CA vs Hempstead, NY
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
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Hempstead leads in crime level (12.6 vs 34.8). Hempstead leads in median household income ($80,350 vs $69,728). Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 65).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Hempstead, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 64.4 (#1693) |
| Population | 90,986 | 58,225 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $650,203 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $80,350 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 32.9 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+4.2 |
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
Hempstead, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$650,203
Population
58,225
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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