Seal Beach, CA vs Summit, NJ
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
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 13.2). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $75,507). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seal Beach, CA | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1946) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 24,352 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,961 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $75,507 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+24.2 |
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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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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