Harrisonburg, VA vs Martinez, 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.
Harrisonburg
72
#935 nationally
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $56,050). Harrisonburg leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 31 min). Harrisonburg leads in cost of living index (107 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisonburg, VA | Martinez, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#935) | 64.8 (#1674) |
| Population | 51,082 | 36,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,075 | $766,182 |
| Median Household Income | $56,050 | $124,669 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.4 | D+38.0 |
C-
72 Score
Harrisonburg, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$356,075
Population
51,082
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Northeast
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D
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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