Holyoke, MA vs Paramount, 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.
Holyoke
67
#1471 nationally
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Paramount leads in crime level (15.0 vs 28.5). Holyoke leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 29 min). Paramount leads in median household income ($67,197 vs $49,007).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Holyoke, MA | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1471) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 37,628 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,457 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $49,007 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 28.5 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+32.9 |
D+
67 Score
Holyoke, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,457
Population
37,628
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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D-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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