Laguna Niguel, CA vs Paramount, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Laguna Niguel leads in crime level (3.5 vs 15.0). Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $67,197). Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Niguel, CA | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1689) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 62,899 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,494,001 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $135,822 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 204 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
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64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
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D-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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