Crestview, FL 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.
Crestview
71.3
#991 nationally
Lakewood
63.1
#1796 nationally
Lakewood leads in walk score (58 vs 18). Crestview leads in crime level (5.9 vs 12.4). Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $61,311).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crestview, FL | Lakewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#991) | 63.1 (#1796) |
| Population | 29,300 | 78,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,788 | $882,830 |
| Median Household Income | $61,311 | $113,030 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.5 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.3 Score
Crestview, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,788
Population
29,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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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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