Compton, CA vs Lakewood, 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
Lakewood
63.1
#1796 nationally
Lakewood leads in crime level (12.4 vs 34.8). Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $69,728). Compton leads in cost of living index (139 vs 168).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Lakewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 63.1 (#1796) |
| Population | 90,986 | 78,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $882,830 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $113,030 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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
63.1 Score
Lakewood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$882,830
Population
78,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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