Imperial, CA vs Manassas, VA
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
71.3
#996 nationally
Manassas
67
#1474 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 7.5). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 34 min). Manassas leads in median household income ($110,559 vs $83,029).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Manassas, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 67 (#1474) |
| Population | 21,591 | 42,696 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $556,241 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $110,559 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+14.8 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Manassas has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
Pacific
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D+
67 Score
Manassas, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$556,241
Population
42,696
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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