Fernley, NV vs Upland, 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.
Fernley
67.5
#1410 nationally
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
Upland leads in walk score (48 vs 15). Fernley leads in cost of living index (113 vs 158). Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $84,025).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fernley, NV | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1410) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 24,744 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $406,015 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $84,025 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.4 | R+2.1 |
D+
67.5 Score
Fernley, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$406,015
Population
24,744
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
15
West
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D-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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