Compton, CA vs Union City, NJ
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
Union City
67.3
#1446 nationally
Union City leads in crime level (7.4 vs 34.8). Union City leads in walk score (94 vs 65). Compton leads in median household income ($69,728 vs $59,967).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Union City, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 67.3 (#1446) |
| Population | 90,986 | 64,462 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $576,915 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $59,967 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 94 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+28.1 |
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
Pacific
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D+
67.3 Score
Union City, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,915
Population
64,462
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
94
Northeast
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