San Jacinto, CA vs Soledad, 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 Jacinto
61.6
#1901 nationally
Soledad
64.3
#1704 nationally
Soledad leads in average commute (26 min vs 42.5 min). San Jacinto leads in cost of living index (122 vs 143). Soledad leads in median household income ($85,040 vs $73,682).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Jacinto, CA | Soledad, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1901) | 64.3 (#1704) |
| Population | 55,440 | 23,947 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $486,127 | $646,952 |
| Median Household Income | $73,682 | $85,040 |
| Average Commute | 42.5 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+29.9 |
D-
61.6 Score
San Jacinto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$486,127
Population
55,440
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
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D
64.3 Score
Soledad, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$646,952
Population
23,947
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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