Imperial, CA vs Mount Vernon, NY
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
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 14.9). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 36.9 min). Imperial leads in cost of living index (118 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Mount Vernon, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 63.8 (#1739) |
| Population | 21,591 | 71,168 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $581,799 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $75,511 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 36.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 73 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+26.3 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Mount Vernon 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
63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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