Danville, CA vs Fresno, 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.
Danville
63
#1804 nationally
Fresno
66.6
#1521 nationally
Danville leads in crime level (1.7 vs 20.1). Danville leads in median household income ($209,518 vs $63,001). Fresno leads in cost of living index (123 vs 234).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Danville, CA | Fresno, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1804) | 66.6 (#1521) |
| Population | 42,999 | 545,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,862,772 | $390,993 |
| Median Household Income | $209,518 | $63,001 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 20.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 234 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+4.4 |
D
63 Score
Danville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,862,772
Population
42,999
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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D
66.6 Score
Fresno, CA
Major California city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$390,993
Population
545,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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