Indio, CA vs Lawndale, 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.
Indio
62.7
#1831 nationally
Lawndale
63.3
#1777 nationally
Lawndale leads in walk score (82 vs 32). Indio leads in cost of living index (126 vs 158). Lawndale leads in crime level (16.3 vs 18.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indio, CA | Lawndale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1831) | 63.3 (#1777) |
| Population | 93,057 | 30,155 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $512,560 | $786,284 |
| Median Household Income | $68,436 | $76,213 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 18.3 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.7 Score
Indio, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$512,560
Population
93,057
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D
63.3 Score
Lawndale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,284
Population
30,155
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Pacific
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