Paramount, CA vs Statesville, NC
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.
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Statesville
69.5
#1205 nationally
Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 31). Statesville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 141). Statesville leads in crime level (11.3 vs 15.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | Statesville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 69.5 (#1205) |
| Population | 51,072 | 30,220 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $301,368 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $51,784 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+32.6 |
D-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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D+
69.5 Score
Statesville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$301,368
Population
30,220
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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