Fremont, CA vs Laguna Niguel, 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.
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Fremont leads in walk score (42 vs 33). Laguna Niguel leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 32.4 min). Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $135,822).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fremont, CA | Laguna Niguel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1497) | 64.5 (#1689) |
| Population | 230,504 | 62,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,471,931 | $1,494,001 |
| Median Household Income | $155,342 | $135,822 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+2.6 |
D
66.8 Score
Fremont, CA
East Bay family haven
Median Home
$1,471,931
Population
230,504
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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D
64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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