Lathrop, CA vs Santa Fe Springs, 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.
Lathrop
61.6
#1896 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Lathrop leads in crime level (8.3 vs 24.8). Santa Fe Springs leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 42.9 min). Lathrop leads in median household income ($108,732 vs $81,500).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lathrop, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1896) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 39,857 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $632,887 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $108,732 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 42.9 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Lathrop has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
61.6 Score
Lathrop, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,887
Population
39,857
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
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F
55 Score
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,501
Population
20,174
Crime
High
Median Income
$81,500
Pacific
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