Fresno, CA vs Thornton, 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.
Fresno
66.6
#1521 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 20.1). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $63,001). Fresno leads in walk score (47 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fresno, CA | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1521) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 545,716 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $390,993 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $63,001 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 20.1 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+9.0 |
D
66.6 Score
Fresno, CA
Major California city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$390,993
Population
545,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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