San Clemente, CA vs San Jose, 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.
San Clemente
61.6
#1899 nationally
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 34). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $134,730). San Jose leads in cost of living index (198 vs 208).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Clemente, CA | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1899) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 62,313 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,751,799 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $134,730 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 208 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+40.0 |
D-
61.6 Score
San Clemente, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,751,799
Population
62,313
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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