Lynwood, CA vs Renton, WA
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
Renton
63.3
#1781 nationally
Renton leads in crime level (9.3 vs 24.9). Lynwood leads in walk score (70 vs 40). Renton leads in median household income ($92,292 vs $67,350).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynwood, CA | Renton, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.4 (#1908) | 63.3 (#1781) |
| Population | 63,234 | 104,491 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $694,362 | $746,360 |
| Median Household Income | $67,350 | $92,292 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 24.9 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+51.7 |
D-
61.4 Score
Lynwood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$694,362
Population
63,234
Crime
High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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D
63.3 Score
Renton, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$746,360
Population
104,491
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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