Deer Park, TX 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.
Deer Park
80.3
#82 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Deer Park leads in crime level (3.7 vs 15.1). Deer Park leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 41.3 min). Deer Park leads in walk score (33 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deer Park, TX | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#82) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 33,176 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,493 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $89,219 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+32.9 |
B-
80.3 Score
Deer Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,493
Population
33,176
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southwest
View Deer Park, TX →
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
View Palmdale, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Deer Park for: