Riverside, CA vs Shafter, 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.
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Shafter leads in crime level (7.6 vs 16.2). Shafter leads in average commute (22 min vs 31.3 min). Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $66,418).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riverside, CA | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1938) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 318,858 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,289 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $83,448 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 16.2 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+21.1 |
D-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
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C-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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