Arcadia, CA vs Union City, 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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Arcadia leads in crime level (6.3 vs 11.2). Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $108,214). Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 54,157 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+53.6 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
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D-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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