Hyattsville, MD vs Lancaster, 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.
Hyattsville
67.8
#1380 nationally
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Hyattsville leads in walk score (69 vs 29). Hyattsville leads in median household income ($90,329 vs $71,367). Hyattsville leads in crime level (18.8 vs 22.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hyattsville, MD | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1380) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 20,662 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,667 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $90,329 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 33.8 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 18.8 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.8 Score
Hyattsville, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,667
Population
20,662
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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D-
61.5 Score
Lancaster, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$465,459
Population
166,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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