Duarte, CA vs Framingham, MA
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.
Duarte
63.7
#1745 nationally
Framingham
64.6
#1685 nationally
Duarte leads in crime level (6.8 vs 8.9). Duarte leads in walk score (48 vs 42). Framingham leads in cost of living index (145 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duarte, CA | Framingham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1745) | 64.6 (#1685) |
| Population | 23,131 | 71,875 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $797,218 | $671,985 |
| Median Household Income | $93,908 | $94,909 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
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63.7 Score
Duarte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,218
Population
23,131
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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64.6 Score
Framingham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$671,985
Population
71,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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