Lynwood, CA vs Oceanside, 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.

Lynwood

61.4

#1908 nationally

vs

Oceanside

60

#1941 nationally

Oceanside leads in crime level (12.6 vs 24.9). Lynwood leads in walk score (70 vs 39). Oceanside leads in median household income ($86,701 vs $67,350).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lynwood, CA Oceanside, CA
WhereAtHome Score 61.4 (#1908) 60 (#1941)
Population 63,234 170,020
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $694,362 $874,097
Median Household Income $67,350 $86,701
Average Commute 30.5 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 70 39
Crime Level 24.9 12.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 142 161
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+16.8