Alameda, CA vs Lake Forest, 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.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Lake Forest
65.3
#1638 nationally
Lake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 8.7). Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 41). Lake Forest leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Lake Forest, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 65.3 (#1638) |
| Population | 75,353 | 85,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $1,187,225 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $128,358 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+2.6 |
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63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
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D
65.3 Score
Lake Forest, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,187,225
Population
85,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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