Lakewood, WA vs Prescott Valley, AZ
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.
Lakewood
61.5
#1904 nationally
Prescott Valley
66.4
#1549 nationally
Prescott Valley leads in crime level (6.2 vs 17.8). Lakewood leads in walk score (40 vs 16). Prescott Valley leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, WA | Prescott Valley, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1904) | 66.4 (#1549) |
| Population | 62,303 | 50,045 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $525,021 | $458,374 |
| Median Household Income | $65,531 | $66,617 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | R+33.9 |
D-
61.5 Score
Lakewood, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$525,021
Population
62,303
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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D
66.4 Score
Prescott Valley, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$458,374
Population
50,045
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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