Delano, CA vs Soledad, 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
Soledad
64.3
#1704 nationally
Soledad leads in median household income ($85,040 vs $53,639). Soledad leads in crime level (7.0 vs 9.4). Delano leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Soledad, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 64.3 (#1704) |
| Population | 51,500 | 23,947 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $646,952 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $85,040 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+29.9 |
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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
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64.3 Score
Soledad, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$646,952
Population
23,947
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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