La Verne, CA vs Mesquite, NV
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.
La Verne
63.8
#1738 nationally
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 31.6 min). Mesquite leads in crime level (3.4 vs 5.4). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (109 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Verne, CA | Mesquite, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1738) | 71.9 (#951) |
| Population | 29,898 | 22,786 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $951,602 | $375,930 |
| Median Household Income | $103,816 | $69,146 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that La Verne has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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63.8 Score
La Verne, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$951,602
Population
29,898
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
West
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