Clovis, CA vs Gaithersburg, MD
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
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 37). Clovis leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 30.5 min). Clovis leads in cost of living index (132 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clovis, CA | Gaithersburg, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1270) | 68.7 (#1291) |
| Population | 125,826 | 69,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $521,300 | $522,428 |
| Median Household Income | $98,554 | $104,544 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+53.3 |
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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D+
68.7 Score
Gaithersburg, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$522,428
Population
69,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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