Compton, CA vs La Puente, 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
La Puente
62.6
#1839 nationally
La Puente leads in crime level (11.2 vs 34.8). La Puente leads in median household income ($77,702 vs $69,728). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 60).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | La Puente, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 62.6 (#1839) |
| Population | 90,986 | 36,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $724,717 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $77,702 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 144 |
| 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-
62.6 Score
La Puente, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$724,717
Population
36,516
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Pacific
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