Danville, VA vs Imperial Beach, 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
76.5
#342 nationally
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 26). Danville leads in cost of living index (90 vs 167). Imperial Beach leads in median household income ($75,731 vs $41,484).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Danville, VA | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#342) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 41,837 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,018 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $41,484 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.1 | D+16.8 |
C
76.5 Score
Danville, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,018
Population
41,837
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Northeast
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D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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