Dana Point, 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.
Dana Point
62.9
#1811 nationally
Encinitas
63.4
#1769 nationally
Dana Point leads in walk score (53 vs 43). Encinitas leads in median household income ($142,506 vs $119,632). Dana Point leads in crime level (5.1 vs 5.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dana Point, CA | Encinitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1811) | 63.4 (#1769) |
| Population | 32,567 | 60,841 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,754,054 | $1,932,178 |
| Median Household Income | $119,632 | $142,506 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 215 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+16.8 |
D-
62.9 Score
Dana Point, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,754,054
Population
32,567
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
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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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