Buena Park, CA vs Pleasanton, 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.
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.8). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $101,586). Buena Park leads in cost of living index (167 vs 231).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 81,958 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+53.6 |
D
63.8 Score
Buena Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$942,568
Population
81,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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D
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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