Delano, CA vs Norfolk, VA
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
Norfolk
71
#1033 nationally
Delano leads in crime level (9.4 vs 12.9). Norfolk leads in walk score (46 vs 35). Norfolk leads in median household income ($60,998 vs $53,639).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Norfolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 71 (#1033) |
| Population | 51,500 | 230,930 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $315,458 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $60,998 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+41.5 |
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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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71 Score
Norfolk, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$315,458
Population
230,930
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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