Hollister, CA vs Thornton, CO
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.
Hollister
62.4
#1858 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Hollister leads in walk score (44 vs 32). Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 9.1). Thornton leads in cost of living index (130 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollister, CA | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1858) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 44,658 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $767,301 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $95,764 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 34.9 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.1 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.6 | D+9.0 |
D-
62.4 Score
Hollister, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,301
Population
44,658
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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