Orinda, CA vs Pleasant Hill, 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.
Orinda
60
#1942 nationally
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Pleasant Hill leads in walk score (54 vs 9). Orinda leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.5). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $137,685).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orinda, CA | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1942) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 19,364 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,987,799 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 35.6 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 9 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 275 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+38.0 |
D-
60 Score
Orinda, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,987,799
Population
19,364
Crime
Low
Walk Score
9
Pacific
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D
64.1 Score
Pleasant Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$992,042
Population
33,802
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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