Hemet, CA vs Lynwood, 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.
Hemet
60.8
#1922 nationally
Lynwood
61.4
#1908 nationally
Hemet leads in crime level (11.6 vs 24.9). Lynwood leads in walk score (70 vs 35). Lynwood leads in median household income ($67,350 vs $49,901).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hemet, CA | Lynwood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1922) | 61.4 (#1908) |
| Population | 92,368 | 63,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,218 | $694,362 |
| Median Household Income | $49,901 | $67,350 |
| Average Commute | 36.8 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 24.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+32.9 |
D-
60.8 Score
Hemet, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$447,218
Population
92,368
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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D-
61.4 Score
Lynwood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$694,362
Population
63,234
Crime
High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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