American Fork, UT vs Seal 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 Fork
72
#931 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
American Fork leads in crime level (3.3 vs 13.2). American Fork leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 31 min). Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 38,549 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+2.6 |
C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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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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