Atwater, CA vs Citrus Heights, 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
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Citrus Heights leads in crime level (12.0 vs 19.5). Citrus Heights leads in median household income ($75,022 vs $64,195). Atwater leads in cost of living index (119 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atwater, CA | Citrus Heights, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1742) | 65.5 (#1627) |
| Population | 32,052 | 86,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,295 | $476,900 |
| Median Household Income | $64,195 | $75,022 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 19.5 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+19.7 |
D
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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D
65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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