Fresno, CA vs San Dimas, 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.
Fresno
66.6
#1521 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
San Dimas leads in crime level (7.7 vs 20.1). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $63,001). Fresno leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 31.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fresno, CA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1521) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 545,716 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $390,993 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $63,001 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 20.1 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+32.9 |
D
66.6 Score
Fresno, CA
Major California city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$390,993
Population
545,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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