Covington, KY vs Hesperia, 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.
Covington
77.4
#247 nationally
Hesperia
58.8
#1952 nationally
Covington leads in walk score (42 vs 16). Covington leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 42.4 min). Covington leads in crime level (7.9 vs 14.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, KY | Hesperia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#247) | 58.8 (#1952) |
| Population | 40,972 | 100,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,725 | $466,275 |
| Median Household Income | $53,770 | $67,698 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 42.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 14.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | R+2.1 |
C+
77.4 Score
Covington, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,725
Population
40,972
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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58.8 Score
Hesperia, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$466,275
Population
100,633
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
16
Pacific
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