Lake Havasu City, AZ vs Santa Paula, 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.
Lake Havasu City
67
#1473 nationally
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 15). Lake Havasu City leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 28 min). Lake Havasu City leads in cost of living index (111 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Havasu City, AZ | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1473) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 59,257 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,325 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $64,027 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.8 | D+15.1 |
D+
67 Score
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$464,325
Population
59,257
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
15
Southwest
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D
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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