Beaverton, OR vs Imperial Beach, 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.
Beaverton
67.3
#1436 nationally
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Beaverton leads in crime level (10.0 vs 14.8). Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 52). Beaverton leads in cost of living index (134 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1436) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 96,945 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,947 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+16.8 |
D+
67.3 Score
Beaverton, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,947
Population
96,945
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
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D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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