Clovis, CA vs Lakewood, WA
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
Lakewood
61.5
#1904 nationally
Clovis leads in crime level (6.7 vs 17.8). Clovis leads in median household income ($98,554 vs $65,531). Clovis leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clovis, CA | Lakewood, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1270) | 61.5 (#1904) |
| Population | 125,826 | 62,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $521,300 | $525,021 |
| Median Household Income | $98,554 | $65,531 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+10.8 |
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
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D-
61.5 Score
Lakewood, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$525,021
Population
62,303
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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