Lafayette, CO vs Norwalk, 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.
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Norwalk
63.4
#1771 nationally
Norwalk leads in walk score (61 vs 42). Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 10.3). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Norwalk, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 63.4 (#1771) |
| Population | 30,439 | 98,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $763,397 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $91,259 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+32.9 |
D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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D
63.4 Score
Norwalk, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,397
Population
98,078
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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