Belmont, CA vs San Clemente, 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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
San Clemente
61.6
#1899 nationally
Belmont leads in walk score (47 vs 34). Belmont leads in median household income ($185,944 vs $134,730). San Clemente leads in cost of living index (208 vs 284).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | San Clemente, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 61.6 (#1899) |
| Population | 26,622 | 62,313 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $1,751,799 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $134,730 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 208 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+2.6 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
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D-
61.6 Score
San Clemente, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,751,799
Population
62,313
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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