Huntington Park, CA vs Santa Cruz, 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
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Santa Cruz leads in median household income ($105,491 vs $54,073). Huntington Park leads in cost of living index (143 vs 205). Santa Cruz leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntington Park, CA | Santa Cruz, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1903) | 60.5 (#1932) |
| Population | 51,942 | 61,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $674,313 | $1,360,355 |
| Median Household Income | $54,073 | $105,491 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 18.9 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+54.4 |
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
Pacific
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D-
60.5 Score
Santa Cruz, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,360,355
Population
61,501
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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