Arvin, CA vs Colton, 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.
Arvin
67.5
#1407 nationally
Colton
64.1
#1716 nationally
Colton leads in crime level (10.8 vs 22.4). Colton leads in median household income ($66,725 vs $47,997). Arvin leads in average commute (23.3 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvin, CA | Colton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1407) | 64.1 (#1716) |
| Population | 19,364 | 53,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,278 | $499,754 |
| Median Household Income | $47,997 | $66,725 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | R+2.1 |
D+
67.5 Score
Arvin, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$301,278
Population
19,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D
64.1 Score
Colton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$499,754
Population
53,357
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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