Richmond, 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.
Richmond
60.3
#1940 nationally
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Spring Valley leads in crime level (13.2 vs 25.3). Richmond leads in median household income ($86,618 vs $50,749). Spring Valley leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 34.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richmond, CA | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.3 (#1940) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 114,106 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $610,065 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $86,618 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 34.6 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 25.3 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+11.8 |
D-
60.3 Score
Richmond, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$610,065
Population
114,106
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
59
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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