Azusa, CA vs Lakewood, 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.

Azusa

64.6

#1682 nationally

vs

Lakewood

63.1

#1796 nationally

Azusa leads in crime level (7.4 vs 12.4). Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $81,516). Azusa leads in cost of living index (145 vs 168).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Azusa, CA Lakewood, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.6 (#1682) 63.1 (#1796)
Population 48,272 78,135
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $717,940 $882,830
Median Household Income $81,516 $113,030
Average Commute 30.3 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 58 58
Crime Level 7.4 12.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 145 168
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+32.9