Buena Park, CA vs San Marcos, 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.
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
San Marcos
62.2
#1870 nationally
Buena Park leads in walk score (57 vs 33). San Marcos leads in crime level (6.1 vs 6.8). San Marcos leads in average commute (26.7 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | San Marcos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 62.2 (#1870) |
| Population | 81,958 | 94,188 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $953,736 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $99,413 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+16.8 |
D
63.8 Score
Buena Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$942,568
Population
81,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
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D-
62.2 Score
San Marcos, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$953,736
Population
94,188
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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