Atwater, CA vs Bellflower, 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.
Atwater
63.7
#1742 nationally
Bellflower
60.8
#1920 nationally
Bellflower leads in walk score (66 vs 41). Atwater leads in cost of living index (119 vs 151). Bellflower leads in median household income ($75,379 vs $64,195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atwater, CA | Bellflower, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1742) | 60.8 (#1920) |
| Population | 32,052 | 75,122 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,295 | $805,101 |
| Median Household Income | $64,195 | $75,379 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 19.5 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+32.9 |
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63.7 Score
Atwater, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$425,295
Population
32,052
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
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60.8 Score
Bellflower, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,101
Population
75,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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