Lake Forest, CA vs San Leandro, 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.
Lake Forest
65.3
#1638 nationally
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Lake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 15.0). San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 41). Lake Forest leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Forest, CA | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1638) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 85,840 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,187,225 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $128,358 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+53.6 |
D
65.3 Score
Lake Forest, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,187,225
Population
85,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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