Downey, CA vs Napa, 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.

Downey

61.3

#1911 nationally

vs

Napa

65.1

#1651 nationally

Napa leads in crime level (7.9 vs 12.3). Napa leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 31.3 min). Downey leads in walk score (61 vs 51).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Downey, CA Napa, CA
WhereAtHome Score 61.3 (#1911) 65.1 (#1651)
Population 108,816 77,492
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $885,146 $873,489
Median Household Income $84,236 $100,273
Average Commute 31.3 min 23.9 min
Walk Score 61 51
Crime Level 12.3 7.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 165 173
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+34.9