Imperial Beach, CA vs Pico Rivera, 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
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 59). Pico Rivera leads in crime level (12.8 vs 14.8). Imperial Beach leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 25,458 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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