Claremont, CA vs Seal 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.
Claremont
61.8
#1888 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Claremont leads in median household income ($115,091 vs $75,507). Claremont leads in walk score (48 vs 41). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Claremont, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1888) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 35,640 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,037,849 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $115,091 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
D-
61.8 Score
Claremont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,037,849
Population
35,640
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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