Haverhill, MA vs Long Beach, 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.
Haverhill
64.5
#1688 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 41). Haverhill leads in median household income ($81,989 vs $69,471). Haverhill leads in cost of living index (128 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Haverhill, MA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1688) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 67,415 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $556,705 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $81,989 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+32.9 |
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64.5 Score
Haverhill, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$556,705
Population
67,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Northeast
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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