Delano, CA vs Long Beach, 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.
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Long Beach
67.8
#1381 nationally
Long Beach leads in crime level (2.1 vs 9.4). Long Beach leads in median household income ($125,974 vs $53,639). Delano leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 41.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Long Beach, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 67.8 (#1381) |
| Population | 51,500 | 34,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $810,461 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $125,974 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 41.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | R+4.2 |
C-
70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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D+
67.8 Score
Long Beach, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$810,461
Population
34,595
Crime
Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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