East Palo Alto, CA vs Yorba Linda, 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
Yorba Linda
63.6
#1762 nationally
Yorba Linda leads in crime level (2.6 vs 16.6). East Palo Alto leads in walk score (59 vs 28). Yorba Linda leads in median household income ($148,325 vs $103,248).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Palo Alto, CA | Yorba Linda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.5 (#1931) | 63.6 (#1762) |
| Population | 28,216 | 66,147 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,016,727 | $1,407,941 |
| Median Household Income | $103,248 | $148,325 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 213 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+2.6 |
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
Pacific
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D
63.6 Score
Yorba Linda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,407,941
Population
66,147
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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