Hemet, CA vs Imperial 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.
Hemet
60.8
#1922 nationally
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 35). Imperial Beach leads in median household income ($75,731 vs $49,901). Hemet leads in cost of living index (118 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hemet, CA | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1922) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 92,368 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,218 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $49,901 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 36.8 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+16.8 |
D-
60.8 Score
Hemet, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$447,218
Population
92,368
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
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D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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