East Palo Alto, CA vs Pleasant Hill, 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.
East Palo Alto
60.5
#1931 nationally
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Pleasant Hill leads in crime level (6.5 vs 16.6). Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $103,248). East Palo Alto leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Palo Alto, CA | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.5 (#1931) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 28,216 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,016,727 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $103,248 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 213 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+38.0 |
D-
60.5 Score
East Palo Alto, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,016,727
Population
28,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
59
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D
64.1 Score
Pleasant Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$992,042
Population
33,802
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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