Long Beach, CA vs San Dimas, 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.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 37). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 466,742 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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