Fairhope, AL vs Long 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.
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Fairhope leads in median household income ($85,456 vs $69,471). Fairhope leads in cost of living index (118 vs 142). Fairhope leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairhope, AL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1262) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 24,974 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,256 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $85,456 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Long Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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