Placentia, 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.
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Placentia leads in walk score (50 vs 37). San Dimas leads in crime level (7.7 vs 9.8). Placentia leads in average commute (30.1 min vs 31.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Placentia, CA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1868) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 52,192 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,113,465 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $106,155 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 174 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
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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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