Hesperia, CA vs Pasadena, 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.
Hesperia
58.8
#1952 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 16). Hesperia leads in cost of living index (123 vs 197). Pasadena leads in average commute (27.9 min vs 42.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hesperia, CA | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.8 (#1952) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 100,633 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $466,275 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $67,698 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 42.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+32.9 |
F
58.8 Score
Hesperia, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$466,275
Population
100,633
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
16
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D-
61.6 Score
Pasadena, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,206,740
Population
133,560
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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