Martinez, 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.
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Martinez leads in crime level (7.6 vs 13.2). Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $75,507). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinez, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1674) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 36,395 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,182 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $124,669 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+2.6 |
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64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
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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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