Merced, CA vs Peekskill, NY
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.
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Peekskill
67.8
#1382 nationally
Peekskill leads in crime level (5.7 vs 21.5). Peekskill leads in median household income ($86,695 vs $59,233). Peekskill leads in walk score (60 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Peekskill, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 67.8 (#1382) |
| Population | 93,692 | 25,442 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $526,914 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $86,695 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+26.3 |
D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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D+
67.8 Score
Peekskill, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$526,914
Population
25,442
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
60
Northeast
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