Pacifica, CA vs San Pablo, 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.
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 17.2). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $72,552). San Pablo leads in walk score (73 vs 45).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pacifica, CA | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1680) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 36,426 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,276,738 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $151,849 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 211 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+38.0 |
D
64.7 Score
Pacifica, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,276,738
Population
36,426
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
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D-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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