Fredericksburg, VA vs Lawndale, 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.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Lawndale
63.3
#1777 nationally
Lawndale leads in walk score (82 vs 46). Lawndale leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 32.4 min). Fredericksburg leads in cost of living index (129 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Lawndale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 63.3 (#1777) |
| Population | 28,928 | 30,155 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $786,284 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $76,213 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | D+32.9 |
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63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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63.3 Score
Lawndale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,284
Population
30,155
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Pacific
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