Reedley, CA vs Santa Paula, 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.

Reedley

66.5

#1539 nationally

vs

Santa Paula

64.8

#1675 nationally

Santa Paula leads in crime level (9.0 vs 15.5). Reedley leads in cost of living index (117 vs 142). Reedley leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 28 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Reedley, CA Santa Paula, CA
WhereAtHome Score 66.5 (#1539) 64.8 (#1675)
Population 25,958 31,792
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $391,683 $719,395
Median Household Income $61,629 $72,014
Average Commute 23.4 min 28 min
Walk Score 50 59
Crime Level 15.5 9.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 142
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+4.4 D+15.1