Lake Forest, CA vs Long 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.
Lake Forest
65.3
#1638 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Lake Forest leads in median household income ($128,358 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 41). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Forest, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1638) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 85,840 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,187,225 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $128,358 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
D
65.3 Score
Lake Forest, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,187,225
Population
85,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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