Belmont, CA vs Mercer Island, WA
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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
Mercer Island
64.9
#1667 nationally
Mercer Island leads in crime level (1.0 vs 4.5). Belmont leads in walk score (47 vs 33). Mercer Island leads in average commute (27 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | Mercer Island, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 64.9 (#1667) |
| Population | 26,622 | 24,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $2,295,406 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $190,985 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 264 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+51.7 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
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D
64.9 Score
Mercer Island, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,295,406
Population
24,742
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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