Shafter, CA vs Torrance, 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.
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 195). Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $66,418). Torrance leads in walk score (67 vs 45).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shafter, CA | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1077) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 21,915 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,324 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $66,418 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+32.9 |
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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D
64.2 Score
Torrance, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,117,906
Population
139,224
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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