Santee, CA vs Windsor, 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.
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Windsor
66.2
#1581 nationally
Windsor leads in median household income ($128,115 vs $101,777). Windsor leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 28.6 min). Santee leads in cost of living index (154 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santee, CA | Windsor, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1773) | 66.2 (#1581) |
| Population | 59,478 | 25,828 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $795,105 | $798,777 |
| Median Household Income | $101,777 | $128,115 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+46.2 |
D
63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
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D
66.2 Score
Windsor, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$798,777
Population
25,828
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
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