Marina, CA vs Seal 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.
Marina
63.9
#1731 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Marina leads in crime level (8.0 vs 13.2). Marina leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 31 min). Marina leads in median household income ($85,783 vs $75,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marina, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1731) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 22,833 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $871,019 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $85,783 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+2.6 |
D
63.9 Score
Marina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$871,019
Population
22,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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