Corcoran, CA vs Palmdale, 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.
Corcoran
70.3
#1112 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Corcoran leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 41.3 min). Palmdale leads in median household income ($78,414 vs $53,103). Corcoran leads in cost of living index (108 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Corcoran, CA | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1112) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 22,044 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,621 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $53,103 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 14.3 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.0 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.3 Score
Corcoran, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$268,621
Population
22,044
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Pacific
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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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