Brockton, MA vs San Dimas, 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.
Brockton
62.7
#1828 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
San Dimas leads in crime level (7.7 vs 16.4). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $74,016). Brockton leads in walk score (51 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brockton, MA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1828) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 104,890 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,496 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $74,016 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 16.4 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.7 Score
Brockton, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$513,496
Population
104,890
Crime
High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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