Imperial Beach, CA vs Madera, 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.
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 42). Madera leads in cost of living index (119 vs 167). Madera leads in crime level (10.8 vs 14.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Madera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 65.3 (#1641) |
| Population | 25,458 | 68,079 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $426,523 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $61,626 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+20.8 |
D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
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D
65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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