Imperial Beach, CA vs San Clemente, 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
San Clemente
61.6
#1899 nationally
San Clemente leads in crime level (5.0 vs 14.8). Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 34). San Clemente leads in median household income ($134,730 vs $75,731).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | San Clemente, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 61.6 (#1899) |
| Population | 25,458 | 62,313 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $1,751,799 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $134,730 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 208 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+2.6 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Clemente, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,751,799
Population
62,313
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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