Napa, 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.
Napa
65.1
#1651 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 7.9). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $100,273). Napa leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 34.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Napa, CA | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1651) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 77,492 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $873,489 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $100,273 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | D+53.6 |
D
65.1 Score
Napa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$873,489
Population
77,492
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
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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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