Compare: Hanford, CA and Surprise, AZ

Hanford CA

95.3

Cost of Living

below US average

58,470

Population

25.89

Crime Rate per 1000

above US average

$73,819

Median Income

below US average

$385,000

Median House Price

above US average

$1600

Average Rent

above US average

13%

Poverty Rate

above US average

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Surprise AZ

105.2

Cost of Living

above US average

154,198

Population

14.47

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$87,756

Median Income

above US average

$391,500

Median House Price

above US average

$1600

Average Rent

above US average

13%

Poverty Rate

above US average

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

below US average

Pros of Hanford

Growing job market conditions
Proximity to larger cities
Access to parks and nature
Affordable housing options
Family-friendly environment
Diverse community activities
Community events and festivals
Friendly locals and neighbors
Good schools in the area
Mild climate throughout year

Cons of Hanford

Limited nightlife options
Some schools underperformed
Political views can be divided
Limited diversity in some areas
Air quality concerns periodically
Traffic congestion during peak hours
Less cultural events available
Lack of public transportation
Some social economic issues
Higher crime rates reported

Pros of Surprise

Access to sports events
Plenty of parks and trails
Strong school district ratings
Low crime rate in areas
Nice nearby outdoor activities
Affordable housing options
Growing job market opportunities
Diverse community events
Family-friendly activities
Warm weather year-round

Cons of Surprise

Lack of diversity in some areas
Economic disparity exists
Limited nightlife options
Public transport is sparse
High summer temperatures
Dust storms can be disruptive
Limited cultural events available
Schools have funding challenges
Traffic congestion during peak
Some areas have racially mixed