Azusa, CA vs Thornton, CO
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
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Azusa leads in walk score (58 vs 32). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $81,516). Thornton leads in cost of living index (130 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Azusa, CA | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1682) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 48,272 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,940 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $81,516 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.0 |
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64.6 Score
Azusa, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,940
Population
48,272
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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