Milpitas, CA vs Pleasanton, 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.
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 8.6). Milpitas leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 34.3 min). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 77,321 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+53.6 |
D
64 Score
Milpitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,424,179
Population
77,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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D
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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