Danville, 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.
Danville
63
#1804 nationally
San Marcos
62.2
#1870 nationally
Danville leads in crime level (1.7 vs 6.1). Danville leads in median household income ($209,518 vs $99,413). San Marcos leads in cost of living index (166 vs 234).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Danville, CA | San Marcos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1804) | 62.2 (#1870) |
| Population | 42,999 | 94,188 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,862,772 | $953,736 |
| Median Household Income | $209,518 | $99,413 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 234 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+16.8 |
D
63 Score
Danville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,862,772
Population
42,999
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
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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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