Hesperia, CA vs Whittier, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hesperia
58.8
#1952 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Whittier leads in walk score (64 vs 16). Hesperia leads in cost of living index (123 vs 165). Whittier leads in median household income ($89,686 vs $67,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hesperia, CA | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.8 (#1952) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 100,633 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $466,275 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $67,698 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 42.4 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+32.9 |
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58.8 Score
Hesperia, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$466,275
Population
100,633
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
16
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D-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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