Laguna Hills, CA vs Shafter, 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.
Laguna Hills
62.6
#1840 nationally
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Laguna Hills leads in median household income ($122,902 vs $66,418). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 189). Laguna Hills leads in crime level (6.4 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Hills, CA | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1840) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 30,243 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,236,917 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $122,902 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+21.1 |
D-
62.6 Score
Laguna Hills, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,236,917
Population
30,243
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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C-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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