Avondale, AZ vs Los Lunas, NM
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.
Avondale
66.3
#1552 nationally
Los Lunas
64.1
#1718 nationally
Avondale leads in crime level (10.1 vs 16.0). Los Lunas leads in cost of living index (98 vs 111). Avondale leads in median household income ($76,496 vs $68,934).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avondale, AZ | Los Lunas, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1552) | 64.1 (#1718) |
| Population | 93,545 | 19,079 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,001 | $332,376 |
| Median Household Income | $76,496 | $68,934 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 16.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+16.4 |
Data coverage note: Los Lunas is missing data for 1 metric that Avondale has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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66.3 Score
Avondale, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,001
Population
93,545
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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64.1 Score
Los Lunas, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$332,376
Population
19,079
Crime
High
Median Income
$68,934
Southwest
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