Delano, CA vs Garden Grove, 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.
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 35). Garden Grove leads in median household income ($86,139 vs $53,639). Delano leads in cost of living index (114 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 51,500 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+2.6 |
C-
70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
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D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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