Fountain Valley, CA vs White Plains, NY
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.
Fountain Valley
64.7
#1677 nationally
White Plains
70
#1149 nationally
White Plains leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.9). White Plains leads in cost of living index (160 vs 189). White Plains leads in walk score (63 vs 56).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fountain Valley, CA | White Plains, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1677) | 70 (#1149) |
| Population | 55,468 | 61,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,397,460 | $808,808 |
| Median Household Income | $108,860 | $109,551 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+26.3 |
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64.7 Score
Fountain Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,397,460
Population
55,468
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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C-
70 Score
White Plains, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$808,808
Population
61,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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