Imperial, CA vs Redondo 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.
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 6.8). Imperial leads in cost of living index (118 vs 212). Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $83,029).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 21,591 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 75 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Redondo Beach 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
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D
64.1 Score
Redondo Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,497,774
Population
67,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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