Glendale, AZ vs Lathrop, 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.
Glendale
66.3
#1555 nationally
Lathrop
61.6
#1896 nationally
Lathrop leads in median household income ($108,732 vs $66,375). Lathrop leads in crime level (8.3 vs 13.4). Glendale leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 42.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, AZ | Lathrop, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1555) | 61.6 (#1896) |
| Population | 253,855 | 39,857 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,789 | $632,887 |
| Median Household Income | $66,375 | $108,732 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 42.9 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+0.9 |
D
66.3 Score
Glendale, AZ
Growing Arizona city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$405,789
Population
253,855
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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D-
61.6 Score
Lathrop, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,887
Population
39,857
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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