Culpeper, VA vs National City, 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.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
Culpeper leads in crime level (3.3 vs 19.1). Culpeper leads in median household income ($86,940 vs $59,850). National City leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 34.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | National City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 62.1 (#1876) |
| Population | 21,012 | 55,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $692,459 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $59,850 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 69 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+16.8 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that National City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
Northeast
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D-
62.1 Score
National City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$692,459
Population
55,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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