Compton, CA vs Hyattsville, MD
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
Hyattsville
67.8
#1380 nationally
Hyattsville leads in crime level (18.8 vs 34.8). Hyattsville leads in median household income ($90,329 vs $69,728). Compton leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 33.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Hyattsville, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 67.8 (#1380) |
| Population | 90,986 | 20,662 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $404,667 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $90,329 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 33.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 18.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+75.2 |
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+
67.8 Score
Hyattsville, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,667
Population
20,662
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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