Baldwin Park, CA vs Blacksburg, VA
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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Blacksburg
72.5
#869 nationally
Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 11.1). Blacksburg leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 30.5 min). Baldwin Park leads in median household income ($76,002 vs $42,012).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Blacksburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 72.5 (#869) |
| Population | 68,806 | 45,485 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $425,635 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $42,012 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+3.5 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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C-
72.5 Score
Blacksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$425,635
Population
45,485
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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