Lafayette, CA vs San Clemente, 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.
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
San Clemente
61.6
#1899 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 5.0). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $134,730). San Clemente leads in cost of living index (208 vs 280).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | San Clemente, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 61.6 (#1899) |
| Population | 25,048 | 62,313 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $1,751,799 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $134,730 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 208 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+2.6 |
D-
62.7 Score
Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
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D-
61.6 Score
San Clemente, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,751,799
Population
62,313
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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