Delano, CA vs West Haven, CT
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
West Haven
75.7
#432 nationally
West Haven leads in crime level (2.9 vs 9.4). West Haven leads in walk score (48 vs 35). West Haven leads in median household income ($72,827 vs $53,639).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | West Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 75.7 (#432) |
| Population | 51,500 | 54,790 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $368,011 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $72,827 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 2.9 |
| 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 | N/A |
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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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75.7 Score
West Haven, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$368,011
Population
54,790
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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