Indio, CA vs Seal Beach, 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.
Indio
62.7
#1831 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Seal Beach leads in crime level (13.2 vs 18.3). Indio leads in average commute (23 min vs 31 min). Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indio, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1831) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 93,057 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $512,560 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $68,436 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 18.3 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+2.6 |
D-
62.7 Score
Indio, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$512,560
Population
93,057
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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