Hemet, CA vs Westbrook, ME
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
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Westbrook leads in crime level (4.8 vs 11.6). Westbrook leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 36.8 min). Westbrook leads in median household income ($81,198 vs $49,901).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hemet, CA | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1922) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 92,368 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,218 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $49,901 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 36.8 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+36.3 |
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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C-
71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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