Colton, CA vs Lomita, 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.
Colton
64.1
#1716 nationally
Lomita
65.1
#1650 nationally
Lomita leads in walk score (74 vs 43). Colton leads in cost of living index (127 vs 171). Lomita leads in median household income ($87,717 vs $66,725).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | Lomita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 65.1 (#1650) |
| Population | 53,357 | 19,782 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $913,537 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $87,717 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+32.9 |
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64.1 Score
Colton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$499,754
Population
53,357
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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65.1 Score
Lomita, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$913,537
Population
19,782
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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