Shafter, CA vs West Covina, 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.
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
West Covina
62.4
#1862 nationally
Shafter leads in average commute (22 min vs 33 min). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 165). West Covina leads in median household income ($96,219 vs $66,418).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shafter, CA | West Covina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1077) | 62.4 (#1862) |
| Population | 21,915 | 105,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,324 | $849,988 |
| Median Household Income | $66,418 | $96,219 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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D-
62.4 Score
West Covina, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$849,988
Population
105,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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