Lawndale, CA vs Martinez, 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.
Lawndale
63.3
#1777 nationally
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Martinez leads in crime level (7.6 vs 16.3). Lawndale leads in walk score (82 vs 41). Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $76,213).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lawndale, CA | Martinez, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1777) | 64.8 (#1674) |
| Population | 30,155 | 36,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $786,284 | $766,182 |
| Median Household Income | $76,213 | $124,669 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 16.3 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+38.0 |
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63.3 Score
Lawndale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,284
Population
30,155
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
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64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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