Merced, CA vs Spring Valley, NY
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.
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Spring Valley leads in crime level (13.2 vs 21.5). Spring Valley leads in walk score (51 vs 42). Merced leads in median household income ($59,233 vs $50,749).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 93,692 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+11.8 |
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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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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