Baldwin Park, CA vs Fairfax, 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
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 11.1). Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $76,002). Baldwin Park leads in cost of living index (145 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Fairfax, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 70.4 (#1102) |
| Population | 68,806 | 25,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $787,568 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $128,708 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+35.0 |
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-
70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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