Princeton, TX vs San Clemente, 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.
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
San Clemente
61.6
#1899 nationally
Princeton leads in cost of living index (107 vs 208). San Clemente leads in crime level (5.0 vs 7.5). San Clemente leads in median household income ($134,730 vs $93,586).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Princeton, TX | San Clemente, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1000) | 61.6 (#1899) |
| Population | 28,027 | 62,313 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $288,891 | $1,751,799 |
| Median Household Income | $93,586 | $134,730 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 34 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 208 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that San Clemente has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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D-
61.6 Score
San Clemente, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,751,799
Population
62,313
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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