Lynwood, CA vs Merced, 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.
Lynwood
61.4
#1908 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Lynwood leads in walk score (70 vs 42). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 142). Merced leads in crime level (21.5 vs 24.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynwood, CA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.4 (#1908) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 63,234 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $694,362 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $67,350 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 24.9 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+4.4 |
D-
61.4 Score
Lynwood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$694,362
Population
63,234
Crime
High
Walk Score
70
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D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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