Delano, CA vs Parker, CO
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
Parker
67.7
#1395 nationally
Parker leads in median household income ($126,615 vs $53,639). Delano leads in walk score (35 vs 21). Parker leads in crime level (5.7 vs 9.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Parker, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 67.7 (#1395) |
| Population | 51,500 | 62,743 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $682,918 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $126,615 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | R+7.0 |
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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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D+
67.7 Score
Parker, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$682,918
Population
62,743
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
West
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