Central, LA vs Fountain Hills, AZ
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.
Fountain Hills
65.5
#1629 nationally
Fountain Hills leads in walk score (19 vs 7). Fountain Hills leads in crime level (5.0 vs 7.1). Central leads in cost of living index (107 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Fountain Hills, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 23,611 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $662,184 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $100,317 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 5.0 |
| 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+3.5 |
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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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65.5 Score
Fountain Hills, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,184
Population
23,611
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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