Bellflower, CA vs Medford, MA
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.
Bellflower
60.8
#1920 nationally
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
Medford leads in crime level (4.9 vs 16.8). Medford leads in median household income ($114,863 vs $75,379). Bellflower leads in average commute (29.3 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellflower, CA | Medford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1920) | 67.7 (#1394) |
| Population | 75,122 | 58,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $805,101 | $842,743 |
| Median Household Income | $75,379 | $114,863 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
D-
60.8 Score
Bellflower, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,101
Population
75,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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D+
67.7 Score
Medford, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$842,743
Population
58,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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