Imperial Beach, CA vs Wildomar, 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
Wildomar
63.3
#1787 nationally
Wildomar leads in crime level (2.8 vs 14.8). Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 15). Imperial Beach leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 39.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Wildomar, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 63.3 (#1787) |
| Population | 25,458 | 37,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $657,714 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $89,912 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+1.3 |
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
63.3 Score
Wildomar, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$657,714
Population
37,087
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Pacific
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