American Canyon, CA vs Long Beach, 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.
American Canyon
64.1
#1715 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 36). American Canyon leads in median household income ($122,694 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 33.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Canyon, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1715) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 21,347 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $738,626 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $122,694 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | D+32.9 |
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64.1 Score
American Canyon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$738,626
Population
21,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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