Elk Grove, CA vs Imperial, 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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 5.2). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 33.1 min). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $83,029).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Imperial, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 71.3 (#996) |
| Population | 178,444 | 21,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $445,376 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $83,029 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | R+0.9 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Elk Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
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C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
Pacific
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