Pleasant Hill, CA vs San Jacinto, 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.
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
San Jacinto
61.6
#1901 nationally
Pleasant Hill leads in walk score (54 vs 27). Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $73,682). San Jacinto leads in cost of living index (122 vs 191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pleasant Hill, CA | San Jacinto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1719) | 61.6 (#1901) |
| Population | 33,802 | 55,440 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $992,042 | $486,127 |
| Median Household Income | $137,685 | $73,682 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 42.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+1.3 |
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
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D-
61.6 Score
San Jacinto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$486,127
Population
55,440
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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