La Mesa, CA vs Union City, 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.
La Mesa
62.8
#1822 nationally
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $83,649). La Mesa leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 33 min). La Mesa leads in walk score (60 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Mesa, CA | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1822) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 60,537 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $896,209 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $83,649 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+53.6 |
D-
62.8 Score
La Mesa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$896,209
Population
60,537
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Pacific
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D-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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