Redding, CA vs Seal Beach, 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.
Redding
66.6
#1525 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Redding leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 31 min). Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 27). Seal Beach leads in crime level (13.2 vs 17.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redding, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1525) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 92,727 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,544 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $67,323 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 16.6 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 17.7 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.5 | D+2.6 |
D
66.6 Score
Redding, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$395,544
Population
92,727
Crime
High
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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F
59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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