Hemet, CA vs Scranton, PA
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
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Scranton leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 36.8 min). Scranton leads in walk score (58 vs 35). Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 11.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hemet, CA | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1922) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 92,368 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,218 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $49,901 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 36.8 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+2.8 |
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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B-
80.8 Score
Scranton, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$194,124
Population
75,805
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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