San Clemente, CA vs Stockton, 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
Stockton
62
#1882 nationally
San Clemente leads in crime level (5.0 vs 31.4). San Clemente leads in median household income ($134,730 vs $71,612). Stockton leads in cost of living index (128 vs 208).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Clemente, CA | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1899) | 62 (#1882) |
| Population | 62,313 | 319,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,751,799 | $429,229 |
| Median Household Income | $134,730 | $71,612 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 31.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 208 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+0.9 |
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-
62 Score
Stockton, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$429,229
Population
319,543
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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