Orange, 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.
Orange
63.3
#1780 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Orange leads in crime level (6.2 vs 13.2). Orange leads in median household income ($109,335 vs $75,507). Orange leads in walk score (51 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orange, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1780) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 138,337 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,136,729 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $109,335 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+2.6 |
D
63.3 Score
Orange, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,136,729
Population
138,337
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
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F
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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