American Canyon, CA vs La Mirada, 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.
American Canyon
64.1
#1715 nationally
La Mirada
64.7
#1679 nationally
La Mirada leads in crime level (4.7 vs 8.9). La Mirada leads in walk score (47 vs 36). American Canyon leads in median household income ($122,694 vs $104,130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Canyon, CA | La Mirada, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1715) | 64.7 (#1679) |
| Population | 21,347 | 45,505 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $738,626 | $891,525 |
| Median Household Income | $122,694 | $104,130 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | D+32.9 |
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64.1 Score
American Canyon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$738,626
Population
21,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
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64.7 Score
La Mirada, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$891,525
Population
45,505
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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