Lancaster, CA vs Victorville, 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.
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Victorville
57
#1958 nationally
Lancaster leads in walk score (29 vs 19). Lancaster leads in average commute (30.9 min vs 40.5 min). Lancaster leads in crime level (22.9 vs 27.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 57 (#1958) |
| Population | 166,236 | 138,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $438,340 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $65,746 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 40.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 27.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.1 |
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61.5 Score
Lancaster, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$465,459
Population
166,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
29
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F
57 Score
Victorville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$438,340
Population
138,869
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
19
Pacific
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