Seal Beach, CA vs Spring Valley, NY
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.
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $50,749). Spring Valley leads in walk score (51 vs 41). Spring Valley leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 24,352 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.8 |
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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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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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