National City, CA vs Tracy, 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.
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
Tracy
62.1
#1877 nationally
Tracy leads in crime level (8.3 vs 19.1). Tracy leads in median household income ($111,717 vs $59,850). National City leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 43.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | National City, CA | Tracy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1876) | 62.1 (#1877) |
| Population | 55,236 | 98,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $692,459 | $679,447 |
| Median Household Income | $59,850 | $111,717 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 43.5 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 19.1 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+0.9 |
D-
62.1 Score
National City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$692,459
Population
55,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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D-
62.1 Score
Tracy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$679,447
Population
98,010
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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