Central, LA vs Clovis, 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.
Clovis
68.9
#1270 nationally
Clovis leads in walk score (37 vs 7). Clovis leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 30.8 min). Central leads in cost of living index (107 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Clovis, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 125,826 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $521,300 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $98,554 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+4.4 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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D+
68.9 Score
Clovis, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$521,300
Population
125,826
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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