Kenmore, WA vs Santee, 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.
Kenmore
65.3
#1637 nationally
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Kenmore leads in crime level (1.8 vs 7.0). Kenmore leads in median household income ($132,191 vs $101,777). Santee leads in walk score (35 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kenmore, WA | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1637) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 23,391 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,008,245 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $132,191 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+16.8 |
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65.3 Score
Kenmore, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,008,245
Population
23,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
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D
63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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