Glendale, CA vs San Jacinto, 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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
San Jacinto
61.6
#1901 nationally
Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 27). San Jacinto leads in cost of living index (122 vs 193). Glendale leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 42.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | San Jacinto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 61.6 (#1901) |
| Population | 187,050 | 55,440 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $486,127 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $73,682 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 42.5 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+1.3 |
D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
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D-
61.6 Score
San Jacinto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$486,127
Population
55,440
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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