Concord, CA vs Laguna Niguel, 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.
Concord
62.4
#1856 nationally
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Laguna Niguel leads in crime level (3.5 vs 13.3). Concord leads in walk score (49 vs 33). Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $107,789).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, CA | Laguna Niguel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1856) | 64.5 (#1689) |
| Population | 122,315 | 62,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $733,409 | $1,494,001 |
| Median Household Income | $107,789 | $135,822 |
| Average Commute | 33.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+2.6 |
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62.4 Score
Concord, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$733,409
Population
122,315
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
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D
64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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