Imperial, CA vs Los Altos, 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
71.3
#996 nationally
Los Altos
67.9
#1370 nationally
Los Altos leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $83,029). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 22.8 min). Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 2.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Los Altos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 67.9 (#1370) |
| Population | 21,591 | 29,990 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $4,601,729 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 46 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+40.0 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Los Altos has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
Pacific
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D+
67.9 Score
Los Altos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,601,729
Population
29,990
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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