Pomona, CA vs Santee, 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.
Pomona
59.7
#1945 nationally
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Santee leads in crime level (7.0 vs 19.6). Pomona leads in walk score (52 vs 35). Santee leads in median household income ($101,777 vs $73,515).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pomona, CA | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1945) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 145,502 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $690,689 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $73,515 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 19.6 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
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59.7 Score
Pomona, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$690,689
Population
145,502
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
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63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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