Norwalk, CT vs Pico Rivera, 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.
Norwalk
69.8
#1171 nationally
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Norwalk leads in crime level (2.3 vs 12.8). Pico Rivera leads in walk score (59 vs 48). Norwalk leads in median household income ($97,879 vs $82,539).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norwalk, CT | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1171) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 92,458 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $677,124 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $97,879 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+32.9 |
D+
69.8 Score
Norwalk, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$677,124
Population
92,458
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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