Huntington Park, CA vs Merced, 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.
Huntington Park
61.5
#1903 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Huntington Park leads in walk score (83 vs 42). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 143). Merced leads in average commute (27 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntington Park, CA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1903) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 51,942 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $674,313 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $54,073 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 18.9 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+4.4 |
D-
61.5 Score
Huntington Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$674,313
Population
51,942
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
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D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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