Downey, CA vs San Pablo, 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.

Downey

61.3

#1911 nationally

vs

San Pablo

62.8

#1826 nationally

Downey leads in crime level (12.3 vs 17.2). San Pablo leads in walk score (73 vs 61). San Pablo leads in cost of living index (140 vs 165).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Downey, CA San Pablo, CA
WhereAtHome Score 61.3 (#1911) 62.8 (#1826)
Population 108,816 31,249
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $885,146 $561,356
Median Household Income $84,236 $72,552
Average Commute 31.3 min 33.9 min
Walk Score 61 73
Crime Level 12.3 17.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 165 140
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+38.0