National City, CA vs Richmond, 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.
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
Richmond
60.3
#1940 nationally
Richmond leads in median household income ($86,618 vs $59,850). National City leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 34.6 min). National City leads in crime level (19.1 vs 25.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | National City, CA | Richmond, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1876) | 60.3 (#1940) |
| Population | 55,236 | 114,106 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $692,459 | $610,065 |
| Median Household Income | $59,850 | $86,618 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 34.6 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 19.1 | 25.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+38.0 |
D-
62.1 Score
National City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$692,459
Population
55,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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D-
60.3 Score
Richmond, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$610,065
Population
114,106
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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