San Dimas, 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.
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Santee leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 31.9 min). Santee leads in crime level (7.0 vs 7.7). Santee leads in cost of living index (154 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Dimas, CA | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1900) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 33,105 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $922,772 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $102,241 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 31.9 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
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D
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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