Fate, TX vs Riverside, 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.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 16.2). Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $83,448). Fate leads in cost of living index (120 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 24,626 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | R+1.3 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Riverside has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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D-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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