Dana Point, 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.
Dana Point
62.9
#1811 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Dana Point leads in crime level (5.1 vs 13.2). Dana Point leads in median household income ($119,632 vs $75,507). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dana Point, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1811) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 32,567 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,754,054 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $119,632 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+2.6 |
D-
62.9 Score
Dana Point, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,754,054
Population
32,567
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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F
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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