Compton, CA vs Covina, 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.
Compton
60.4
#1935 nationally
Covina
63.7
#1744 nationally
Covina leads in crime level (9.7 vs 34.8). Covina leads in median household income ($89,650 vs $69,728). Compton leads in cost of living index (139 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Covina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 63.7 (#1744) |
| Population | 90,986 | 48,728 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $804,931 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $89,650 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
60.4 Score
Compton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,439
Population
90,986
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
65
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D
63.7 Score
Covina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$804,931
Population
48,728
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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