Lincoln, CA vs San Jose, 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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 51). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $99,434). Lincoln leads in cost of living index (153 vs 198).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lincoln, CA | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#830) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 54,538 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,264 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $99,434 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.5 | D+40.0 |
C-
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 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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