Hemet, CA vs South San Francisco, 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.
Hemet
60.8
#1922 nationally
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
South San Francisco leads in median household income ($127,062 vs $49,901). South San Francisco leads in walk score (63 vs 35). Hemet leads in cost of living index (118 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hemet, CA | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1922) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 92,368 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,218 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $49,901 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 36.8 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+50.3 |
D-
60.8 Score
Hemet, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$447,218
Population
92,368
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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D
63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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