Galt, CA vs Palmdale, 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.
Galt
63
#1805 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Galt leads in walk score (33 vs 24). Galt leads in crime level (11.3 vs 15.1). Galt leads in average commute (32.3 min vs 41.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galt, CA | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1805) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 25,767 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $535,863 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $85,069 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+32.9 |
D
63 Score
Galt, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,863
Population
25,767
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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