Albany, CA vs Pleasant Hill, 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.
Albany
68.2
#1329 nationally
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 6.5). Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 54). Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $124,469).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 19,097 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+38.0 |
D+
68.2 Score
Albany, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,249,885
Population
19,097
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
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D
64.1 Score
Pleasant Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$992,042
Population
33,802
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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