Lincoln, CA vs Newport 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.
Lincoln
72.8
#830 nationally
Newport Beach
63.7
#1749 nationally
Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 6.9). Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 49). Newport Beach leads in median household income ($149,471 vs $99,434).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lincoln, CA | Newport Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#830) | 63.7 (#1749) |
| Population | 54,538 | 82,637 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,264 | $3,724,083 |
| Median Household Income | $99,434 | $149,471 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.5 | D+2.6 |
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72.8 Score
Lincoln, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,264
Population
54,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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D
63.7 Score
Newport Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,724,083
Population
82,637
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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