Thornton, CO vs West Covina, 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.
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
West Covina
62.4
#1862 nationally
West Covina leads in walk score (47 vs 32). Thornton leads in cost of living index (130 vs 165). West Covina leads in crime level (6.6 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Thornton, CO | West Covina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1515) | 62.4 (#1862) |
| Population | 144,922 | 105,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $498,542 | $849,988 |
| Median Household Income | $95,064 | $96,219 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.0 | D+32.9 |
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66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
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62.4 Score
West Covina, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$849,988
Population
105,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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