Imperial Beach, CA vs Pleasanton, 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.
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 14.8). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $75,731). Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 25,458 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+53.6 |
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
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D
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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