Highland, CA vs San Dimas, 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.
Highland
62.5
#1849 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
San Dimas leads in crime level (7.7 vs 14.6). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $72,222). Highland leads in cost of living index (131 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, CA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1849) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 56,202 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $542,040 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $72,222 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.5 Score
Highland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$542,040
Population
56,202
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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