Hampton, VA vs Lakewood, 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.
Hampton
73.9
#659 nationally
Lakewood
63.1
#1796 nationally
Hampton leads in crime level (6.8 vs 12.4). Lakewood leads in walk score (58 vs 33). Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $64,430).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hampton, VA | Lakewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#659) | 63.1 (#1796) |
| Population | 137,098 | 78,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,594 | $882,830 |
| Median Household Income | $64,430 | $113,030 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.9 | D+32.9 |
C
73.9 Score
Hampton, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$282,594
Population
137,098
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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D
63.1 Score
Lakewood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$882,830
Population
78,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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