Chino Hills, CA vs Encinitas, 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.
Chino Hills
62.7
#1830 nationally
Encinitas
63.4
#1769 nationally
Encinitas leads in walk score (43 vs 23). Chino Hills leads in crime level (3.8 vs 5.9). Encinitas leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 37.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chino Hills, CA | Encinitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1830) | 63.4 (#1769) |
| Population | 77,212 | 60,841 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $985,223 | $1,932,178 |
| Median Household Income | $117,548 | $142,506 |
| Average Commute | 37.5 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 215 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+16.8 |
D-
62.7 Score
Chino Hills, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$985,223
Population
77,212
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Pacific
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D
63.4 Score
Encinitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,932,178
Population
60,841
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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