San Miguel
unincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,967 peopleStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: hazard risk D−
C−Cost–SafetyA+SchoolsA+HealthAJobsAWalkD−Hazards
California rankings · 2026
Best places to live in California
San Miguel ranks first of California’s 841 graded towns, with an A: health (A+) and schools (A+) are its strongest grades; hazard risk (D−) is its lowest. 66 of the 841 (8%) grade A− or better nationally, against 25% of U.S. towns.
The overall grade, sorted: cost of living, safety, schools, health, jobs & income, walkability and hazard risk, from Census, FBI, state, CDC, EPA and FEMA data. How grades work
A
#2Saratoga
Santa Clara County · 30,418 peopleStrongest: schools A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
D−CostA−SafetyA+SchoolsA+HealthA+JobsA−WalkDHazards
#3Orinda
Contra Costa County · 19,507 peopleStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
D−CostB+SafetyA+SchoolsA+HealthA+JobsAWalkDHazards
Where they are: Five of the top 10 are in Contra Costa County. The top small town (2,500–9,999 residents) is San Miguel, #1 overall.
All 841 towns
Overall score, highest first. The score (0–100) blends the seven livability grades and sets the order; the letter places that score among every U.S. town of 2,500+, and A+ is the top 5%, so neighbors on the list often share a letter. Each town links to its page, where the grade sheet shows every subject.
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#TownScoreGradeWhat drives it
1San Miguelunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,967 people69.7top 7.2%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: hazard risk D−
2SaratogaSanta Clara County · 30,418 people69.3top 8.0%AStrongest: schools A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
3OrindaContra Costa County · 19,507 people69.2top 8.2%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
4San CarlosSan Mateo County · 29,261 people68.4top 9.5%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: hazard risk D
5Los Altos HillsSanta Clara County · 8,419 people68.1top 10.0%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
6DanvilleContra Costa County · 43,302 people68.0top 10.1%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
7Shingle Springsunincorporated, El Dorado County · 3,801 people67.7top 10.8%AStrongest: schools A, health A−·lowest: hazard risk C−
8MoragaContra Costa County · 16,322 people67.6top 10.9%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
9Camino Tassajaraunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 5,831 people67.6top 11.0%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: hazard risk D
10Los AltosSanta Clara County · 30,965 people67.5top 11.1%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
11TiburonMarin County · 8,881 people67.3top 11.6%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
12Corte MaderaMarin County · 9,929 people67.3top 11.6%AStrongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
13Saranapunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 5,662 people67.0top 12.4%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: hazard risk D−
14Kentfieldunincorporated, Marin County · 6,900 people66.8top 12.7%AStrongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D
15Alamounincorporated, Contra Costa County · 14,488 people66.8top 12.7%AStrongest: health A+, jobs & income A+·lowest: cost of living D−
16Monte SerenoSanta Clara County · 3,566 people66.7top 12.9%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
17Strawberryunincorporated, Marin County · 5,830 people66.4top 13.5%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
18LafayetteContra Costa County · 25,313 people66.3top 14.0%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: hazard risk D−
19Foster CitySan Mateo County · 32,411 people66.1top 14.3%AStrongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
20Mill ValleyMarin County · 13,799 people66.0top 14.5%AStrongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D−
21Tamalpais-Homestead Valleyunincorporated, Marin County · 12,085 people65.9top 14.8%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
22West Menlo Parkunincorporated, San Mateo County · 3,634 people65.8top 14.9%AStrongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D−
23Solana BeachSan Diego County · 12,602 people65.8top 14.9%AStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
24Palos Verdes EstatesLos Angeles County · 12,559 people65.7top 15.1%A−Strongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
25Lexington Hillsunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 2,692 people65.7top 15.2%A−Strongest: schools A+, jobs & income A+·lowest: hazard risk D−
26CupertinoSanta Clara County · 58,333 people65.7top 15.3%A−Strongest: schools A+, health A+·lowest: hazard risk D
27Lucas Valley-Marinwoodunincorporated, Marin County · 6,473 people65.4top 15.7%A−Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A+·lowest: cost of living D−
28Rancho Palos VerdesLos Angeles County · 39,654 people65.3top 16.0%A−Strongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
29HillsboroughSan Mateo County · 11,206 people65.3top 16.1%A−Strongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
30Cambrian Parkunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 3,494 people65.2top 16.2%A−Strongest: jobs & income A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
31LarkspurMarin County · 12,620 people65.1top 16.4%A−Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
32San RamonContra Costa County · 86,209 people65.1top 16.5%A−Strongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
33Carmel-by-the-SeaMonterey County · 3,105 people65.1top 16.7%A−Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
34AthertonSan Mateo County · 6,960 people65.0top 16.7%A−Strongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
35WoodsideSan Mateo County · 5,181 people64.5top 17.9%A−Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A+·lowest: cost of living D−
36Rancho Santa MargaritaOrange County · 45,779 people64.3top 18.4%A−Strongest: jobs & income A, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
37PowaySan Diego County · 49,180 people64.3top 18.4%A−Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
38Villa ParkOrange County · 5,645 people64.2top 18.4%A−Strongest: jobs & income A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
39Rossmoorunincorporated, Orange County · 11,532 people64.2top 18.6%A−Strongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
40EncinitasSan Diego County · 60,736 people64.0top 19.2%A−Strongest: health A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
41La Habra HeightsLos Angeles County · 5,327 people63.9top 19.4%A−Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A·lowest: hazard risk D
42Pachecounincorporated, Contra Costa County · 4,325 people63.7top 19.7%A−Strongest: walkability A, cost of living B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
43Blackhawkunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 10,137 people63.6top 20.1%A−Strongest: schools A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
44Montecitounincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 9,031 people63.5top 20.2%A−Strongest: schools A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
45Del MarSan Diego County · 3,858 people63.4top 20.5%A−Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A+·lowest: cost of living D−
46San MarinoLos Angeles County · 11,964 people63.4top 20.5%A−Strongest: schools A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
47Aliso ViejoOrange County · 49,844 people63.4top 20.7%A−Strongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
48El Dorado Hillsunincorporated, El Dorado County · 51,026 people62.9top 21.6%A−Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
49San AnselmoMarin County · 12,555 people62.9top 21.7%A−Strongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D−
50Los GatosSanta Clara County · 32,576 people62.7top 22.2%A−Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
51Castro Valleyunincorporated, Alameda County · 65,001 people62.7top 22.2%A−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
52Granite Bayunincorporated, Placer County · 21,673 people62.6top 22.5%A−Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
53MillbraeSan Mateo County · 22,869 people62.5top 22.7%A−Strongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
54Fairbanks Ranchunincorporated, San Diego County · 2,703 people62.4top 22.8%A−Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A+·lowest: cost of living D−
55Yorba LindaOrange County · 65,632 people62.4top 22.8%A−Strongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
56RocklinPlacer County · 76,821 people62.4top 22.9%A−Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
57Portola ValleySan Mateo County · 4,292 people62.4top 23.0%A−Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
58DublinAlameda County · 71,602 people62.3top 23.3%A−Strongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D−
59Sleepy Hollowunincorporated, Marin County · 3,063 people62.2top 23.4%A−Strongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
60Ladera Ranchunincorporated, Orange County · 23,793 people62.2top 23.5%A−Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
61Gold Riverunincorporated, Sacramento County · 7,924 people62.2top 23.6%A−Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D
62Pacific GroveMonterey County · 14,659 people62.1top 23.7%A−Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
63Emerald Lake Hillsunincorporated, San Mateo County · 4,235 people61.9top 24.2%A−Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A+·lowest: cost of living D
64La Cañada FlintridgeLos Angeles County · 19,480 people61.7top 24.8%A−Strongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
65PleasantonAlameda County · 74,556 people61.7top 24.8%A−Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: hazard risk D−
66Burbankunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 5,333 people61.7top 24.9%A−Strongest: walkability A+, jobs & income A·lowest: hazard risk D−
67Mountain HouseSan Joaquin County · 25,315 people61.6top 25.2%B+Strongest: health A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
68BelmontSan Mateo County · 28,752 people61.5top 25.6%B+Strongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
69Laguna NiguelOrange County · 64,107 people61.4top 25.7%B+Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
70Cameron Parkunincorporated, El Dorado County · 18,315 people61.3top 26.2%B+Strongest: schools A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D
71Coronitaunincorporated, Riverside County · 2,763 people60.8top 27.4%B+Strongest: jobs & income A, walkability A·lowest: hazard risk D−
72North Tustinunincorporated, Orange County · 25,807 people60.7top 27.6%B+Strongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
73Dana PointOrange County · 32,232 people60.6top 28.0%B+Strongest: schools A, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
74IrvineOrange County · 318,764 people60.5top 28.1%B+Strongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
75Coto de Cazaunincorporated, Orange County · 15,190 people60.5top 28.1%B+Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
76Eastern Goleta Valleyunincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 28,295 people60.4top 28.3%B+Strongest: schools A, health A·lowest: hazard risk D−
77SolvangSanta Barbara County · 5,944 people60.4top 28.4%B+Strongest: walkability A+, schools A·lowest: hazard risk D−
78Loyolaunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 3,430 people60.4top 28.5%B+Strongest: schools A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
79MoorparkVentura County · 35,023 people60.1top 29.3%B+Strongest: health A, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
80PiedmontAlameda County · 10,642 people60.0top 29.4%B+Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A+·lowest: hazard risk D
81FairfaxMarin County · 7,417 people59.8top 29.9%B+Strongest: walkability A+, schools A+·lowest: hazard risk D−
82SunnyvaleSanta Clara County · 156,577 people59.7top 30.2%B+Strongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D
83ClaytonContra Costa County · 10,842 people59.7top 30.2%B+Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
84Manhattan BeachLos Angeles County · 33,122 people59.5top 30.7%B+Strongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D−
85LincolnPlacer County · 57,367 people59.4top 31.0%B+Strongest: health A−, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
86Laguna BeachOrange County · 22,391 people59.3top 31.3%B+Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
87Mission ViejoOrange County · 90,484 people59.2top 31.3%B+Strongest: schools A, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
88Lake ForestOrange County · 86,333 people59.2top 31.4%B+Strongest: health A, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D−
89RiponSan Joaquin County · 16,140 people59.2top 31.5%B+Strongest: jobs & income A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D
90East Whittierunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 9,990 people59.1top 31.6%B+Strongest: jobs & income A, health A−·lowest: hazard risk D
91AlbanyAlameda County · 19,195 people59.0top 31.9%B+Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: hazard risk D−
92Reliez Valleyunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,173 people59.0top 31.9%B+Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
93Del Monte Forestunincorporated, Monterey County · 3,613 people59.0top 31.9%B+Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
94CarlsbadSan Diego County · 112,260 people59.0top 32.1%B+Strongest: health A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
95Matherunincorporated, Sacramento County · 4,520 people58.9top 32.2%B+Strongest: jobs & income A, health A−·lowest: cost of living C−
96PacificaSan Mateo County · 36,890 people58.9top 32.3%B+Strongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
97Las Floresunincorporated, Orange County · 5,513 people58.9top 32.3%B+Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
98La Crescenta-Montroseunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 19,660 people58.8top 32.4%B+Strongest: health A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
99Oak Parkunincorporated, Ventura County · 13,757 people58.8top 32.5%B+Strongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
100San MarcosSan Diego County · 94,908 people58.7top 32.7%B+Strongest: schools A−, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
101Agoura HillsLos Angeles County · 19,243 people58.6top 33.0%B+Strongest: health A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
102Thousand OaksVentura County · 122,230 people58.5top 33.2%B+Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
103Sierra MadreLos Angeles County · 10,620 people58.5top 33.3%B+Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
104Scotts ValleySanta Cruz County · 11,652 people58.5top 33.3%B+Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
105FremontAlameda County · 226,442 people58.4top 33.4%B+Strongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D−
106St. HelenaNapa County · 5,194 people58.4top 33.6%B+Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
107Rolling Hills EstatesLos Angeles County · 7,948 people58.3top 33.9%B+Strongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
108BurlingameSan Mateo County · 31,929 people58.2top 33.9%B+Strongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D−
109Menlo ParkSan Mateo County · 32,713 people58.2top 34.0%B+Strongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D−
110SausalitoMarin County · 7,019 people58.2top 34.2%B+Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
111La Rivieraunincorporated, Sacramento County · 11,492 people58.1top 34.2%B+Strongest: walkability A, hazard risk A−·lowest: cost of living C−
112Palo AltoSanta Clara County · 67,609 people58.1top 34.3%B+Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
113Mountain ViewSanta Clara County · 85,438 people58.1top 34.5%B+Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
114Broadmoorunincorporated, San Mateo County · 4,586 people58.0top 34.7%B+Strongest: jobs & income A+, walkability A·lowest: hazard risk D
115Los Ososunincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 14,166 people57.9top 34.8%B+Strongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
116Vine Hillunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,540 people57.9top 34.9%B+Strongest: walkability A−, health A−·lowest: hazard risk D
117FolsomSacramento County · 91,983 people57.9top 35.0%B+Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
118Contra Costa Centreunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 6,893 people57.8top 35.1%BStrongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: hazard risk D−
119San ClementeOrange County · 62,226 people57.8top 35.2%BStrongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
120South PasadenaLos Angeles County · 25,503 people57.7top 35.3%BStrongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D−
121San Juan CapistranoOrange County · 35,119 people57.7top 35.4%BStrongest: walkability A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
122Rancho Mission Viejounincorporated, Orange County · 11,971 people57.7top 35.6%BStrongest: health A+, jobs & income A·lowest: hazard risk D−
123LoomisPlacer County · 7,004 people57.6top 35.8%BStrongest: schools A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D
124BeniciaSolano County · 26,401 people57.6top 35.9%BStrongest: health A−, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D−
125Costa MesaOrange County · 108,881 people57.2top 36.8%BStrongest: walkability A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
126Casa Conejounincorporated, Ventura County · 2,671 people56.8top 37.8%BStrongest: schools A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
127WalnutLos Angeles County · 27,316 people56.7top 38.2%BStrongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
128Cuttenunincorporated, Humboldt County · 3,550 people56.7top 38.2%BStrongest: schools A−, health A−·lowest: hazard risk D
129Hermosa BeachLos Angeles County · 18,513 people56.6top 38.3%BStrongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
130DavisYolo County · 66,110 people56.5top 38.6%BStrongest: walkability A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
131RosevillePlacer County · 167,302 people56.5top 38.7%BStrongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
132Feltonunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 4,093 people56.4top 38.9%BStrongest: health A, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
133Fair Oaksunincorporated, Sacramento County · 32,799 people56.4top 39.0%BStrongest: health A−, hazard risk A−·lowest: cost of living D
134Stevenson Ranchunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 20,990 people56.3top 39.2%BStrongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
135Marina del Reyunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 9,176 people56.3top 39.3%BStrongest: health A+, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D
136Del Aireunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 11,115 people56.3top 39.4%BStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
137GoletaSanta Barbara County · 32,401 people56.2top 39.5%BStrongest: walkability A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
138Westlake VillageLos Angeles County · 7,505 people56.2top 39.6%BStrongest: health A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
139LivermoreAlameda County · 83,457 people56.2top 39.6%BStrongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
140Half Moon BaySan Mateo County · 11,287 people56.1top 39.8%BStrongest: jobs & income A, walkability A·lowest: hazard risk D
141San MateoSan Mateo County · 103,337 people56.0top 40.1%BStrongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
142SanteeSan Diego County · 58,205 people55.8top 40.6%BStrongest: walkability A−, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
143East Richmond Heightsunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,109 people55.8top 40.6%BStrongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: hazard risk D
144Newport BeachOrange County · 81,977 people55.7top 40.8%BStrongest: health A+, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
145CalabasasLos Angeles County · 22,027 people55.6top 41.1%BStrongest: health A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
146Rancho Murietaunincorporated, Sacramento County · 5,875 people55.5top 41.2%BStrongest: jobs & income A, health A·lowest: walkability D
147Rancho CucamongaSan Bernardino County · 177,856 people55.5top 41.2%BStrongest: schools A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
148Santa ClaraSanta Clara County · 133,446 people55.5top 41.3%BStrongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: hazard risk D−
149Arroyo GrandeSan Luis Obispo County · 18,123 people55.5top 41.4%BStrongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
150Moss Beachunincorporated, San Mateo County · 2,683 people55.4top 41.7%BStrongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: hazard risk D
151Redondo BeachLos Angeles County · 67,281 people55.2top 42.1%BStrongest: health A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
152Santa ClaritaLos Angeles County · 228,430 people55.1top 42.3%BStrongest: schools A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
153Laguna WoodsOrange County · 16,844 people55.0top 42.8%BStrongest: walkability A, schools A−·lowest: hazard risk D
154Elk GroveSacramento County · 185,007 people54.9top 42.9%BStrongest: health A−, walkability B+·lowest: cost of living D−
155East Pasadenaunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 5,479 people54.9top 43.0%BStrongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
156WintersYolo County · 8,214 people54.8top 43.4%BStrongest: safety A−, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D
157Casa de Oro-Mount Helixunincorporated, San Diego County · 19,765 people54.5top 44.0%BStrongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D
158Laguna HillsOrange County · 30,020 people54.5top 44.1%BStrongest: health A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
159Val Verdeunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 3,291 people54.3top 44.4%BStrongest: schools A−, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
160Redwood CitySan Mateo County · 82,178 people54.3top 44.5%BStrongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
161Soquelunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 10,679 people54.3top 44.6%BStrongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: hazard risk D−
162San BrunoSan Mateo County · 42,305 people54.3top 44.6%BStrongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: cost of living D
163Pleasure Pointunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 5,489 people54.2top 44.8%BStrongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
164Simi ValleyVentura County · 124,861 people54.2top 44.9%BStrongest: health A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
165Chino HillsSan Bernardino County · 77,519 people54.1top 44.9%BStrongest: health A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
166MartinezContra Costa County · 36,849 people54.1top 45.1%B−Strongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: hazard risk D
167Huntington BeachOrange County · 191,451 people54.0top 45.4%B−Strongest: walkability A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
168Mayflower Villageunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 4,950 people54.0top 45.4%B−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
169East San Gabrielunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 23,410 people54.0top 45.4%B−Strongest: walkability A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
170Temple CityLos Angeles County · 35,125 people53.9top 45.5%B−Strongest: walkability A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
171Morgan HillSanta Clara County · 45,625 people53.9top 45.7%B−Strongest: jobs & income A−, health A−·lowest: hazard risk D
172BuelltonSanta Barbara County · 5,158 people53.8top 45.9%B−Strongest: health A, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
173MilpitasSanta Clara County · 78,596 people53.8top 45.9%B−Strongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: hazard risk D−
174Kensingtonunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 5,179 people53.7top 46.1%B−Strongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D
175WindsorSonoma County · 25,864 people53.7top 46.1%B−Strongest: jobs & income A−, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D−
176Bonitaunincorporated, San Diego County · 12,652 people53.6top 46.3%B−Strongest: health A, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
177Meadow Vistaunincorporated, Placer County · 3,162 people53.5top 46.7%B−Strongest: health A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D
178CoronadoSan Diego County · 21,094 people53.4top 47.0%B−Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
179CampbellSanta Clara County · 42,490 people53.4top 47.1%B−Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
180BrisbaneSan Mateo County · 4,656 people53.4top 47.2%B−Strongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
181PetalumaSonoma County · 59,688 people53.3top 47.3%B−Strongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: hazard risk D−
182BerkeleyAlameda County · 121,911 people53.3top 47.4%B−Strongest: walkability A+, jobs & income A·lowest: safety D−
183EastvaleRiverside County · 70,594 people53.2top 47.6%B−Strongest: jobs & income A, health A·lowest: hazard risk D−
184Lake San Marcosunincorporated, San Diego County · 4,693 people53.2top 47.6%B−Strongest: health A−, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
185ClaremontLos Angeles County · 35,838 people53.1top 47.9%B−Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
186Antelopeunincorporated, Sacramento County · 48,301 people53.1top 48.0%B−Strongest: walkability A−, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D
187Orcuttunincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 31,454 people53.1top 48.1%B−Strongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D
188San Martinunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 6,954 people53.1top 48.1%B−Strongest: jobs & income A, walkability A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
189CalistogaNapa County · 4,954 people53.0top 48.4%B−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
190Templetonunincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 9,580 people52.9top 48.6%B−Strongest: health A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
191GlendoraLos Angeles County · 49,671 people52.9top 48.7%B−Strongest: walkability A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
192El Granadaunincorporated, San Mateo County · 5,232 people52.8top 48.9%B−Strongest: health A, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D−
193Nipomounincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 17,516 people52.7top 49.0%B−Strongest: jobs & income A−, walkability B+·lowest: cost of living D
194Eucalyptus Hillsunincorporated, San Diego County · 5,840 people52.7top 49.0%B−Strongest: jobs & income A, health A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
195HerculesContra Costa County · 26,326 people52.7top 49.1%B−Strongest: walkability A+, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
196Castaicunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 17,999 people52.7top 49.2%B−Strongest: health A−, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
197CamarilloVentura County · 68,652 people52.6top 49.4%B−Strongest: health A−, walkability B+·lowest: cost of living D−
198French Valleyunincorporated, Riverside County · 45,269 people52.6top 49.5%B−Strongest: health A−, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
199El SegundoLos Angeles County · 16,379 people52.4top 49.9%B−Strongest: health A+, walkability A+·lowest: cost of living D−
200Morro BaySan Luis Obispo County · 10,613 people52.4top 50.0%B−Strongest: walkability A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
201Ben Lomondunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 6,858 people52.3bottom 49.7%B−Strongest: health A, walkability A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
202MurrietaRiverside County · 114,124 people52.2bottom 49.5%B−Strongest: schools A−, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
203South Monrovia Islandunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 6,830 people52.2bottom 49.4%B−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
204South San FranciscoSan Mateo County · 64,941 people52.2bottom 49.4%B−Strongest: jobs & income A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
205Altadenaunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 41,705 people52.1bottom 49.1%B−Strongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
206Twin Lakesunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 5,073 people52.1bottom 49.1%B−Strongest: walkability A+, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
207Wiltonunincorporated, Sacramento County · 6,433 people52.0bottom 49.0%B−Strongest: jobs & income A, health B+·lowest: walkability D
208WheatlandYuba County · 4,267 people52.0bottom 48.9%B−Strongest: safety A−, schools B+·lowest: cost of living C−
209PlacentiaOrange County · 54,911 people52.0bottom 48.8%B−Strongest: schools A−, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D−
210TruckeeNevada County · 17,278 people52.0bottom 48.8%B−Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
211Live Oakunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 16,911 people51.9bottom 48.7%B−Strongest: walkability A+, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
212North Auburnunincorporated, Placer County · 13,480 people51.9bottom 48.6%B−Strongest: walkability A−, hazard risk B+·lowest: cost of living D
213Indian WellsRiverside County · 4,992 people51.9bottom 48.6%B−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
214Santa Ynezunincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 4,467 people51.9bottom 48.6%B−Strongest: schools A−, walkability B+·lowest: cost of living D−
215Charter Oakunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 9,442 people51.8bottom 48.4%B−Strongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: cost of living D
216Hacienda Heightsunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 54,291 people51.8bottom 48.4%B−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
217San Antonio Heightsunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 3,458 people51.8bottom 48.3%B−Strongest: health A, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
218AuburnPlacer County · 13,847 people51.8bottom 48.2%B−Strongest: walkability A, hazard risk B+·lowest: cost of living D
219La MiradaLos Angeles County · 45,952 people51.8bottom 48.2%B−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
220TorranceLos Angeles County · 138,391 people51.6bottom 47.9%B−Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
221AlamedaAlameda County · 76,876 people51.5bottom 47.7%B−Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: hazard risk D−
222La PalmaOrange County · 14,907 people51.5bottom 47.7%B−Strongest: jobs & income A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
223Walnut CreekContra Costa County · 70,012 people51.5bottom 47.6%B−Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
224Diamond BarLos Angeles County · 51,884 people51.4bottom 47.5%B−Strongest: health A, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
225Palo Cedrounincorporated, Shasta County · 3,685 people51.4bottom 47.4%B−Strongest: health A, schools A−·lowest: hazard risk D
226Fountain ValleyOrange County · 55,508 people51.4bottom 47.3%B−Strongest: schools A−, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
227BreaOrange County · 47,260 people51.3bottom 47.2%B−Strongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
228ArcadiaLos Angeles County · 54,117 people51.3bottom 47.2%B−Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
229Valindaunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 20,962 people51.3bottom 47.0%B−Strongest: walkability A−, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D
230Seal BeachOrange County · 24,075 people51.3bottom 47.0%B−Strongest: schools A, walkability A·lowest: hazard risk D−
231Rosemontunincorporated, Sacramento County · 23,766 people51.1bottom 46.7%B−Strongest: walkability A, hazard risk A−·lowest: cost of living C−
232Bayviewunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 2,751 people51.1bottom 46.5%B−Strongest: jobs & income A, walkability A·lowest: hazard risk D
233CotatiSonoma County · 7,347 people51.0bottom 46.5%B−Strongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
234Loma LindaSan Bernardino County · 25,221 people51.0bottom 46.4%B−Strongest: walkability A+, health A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
235OrangeOrange County · 138,365 people50.9bottom 46.0%B−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
236NovatoMarin County · 51,947 people50.8bottom 45.9%B−Strongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
237La VerneLos Angeles County · 30,178 people50.8bottom 45.9%B−Strongest: schools A, walkability A·lowest: cost of living D−
238Marin Cityunincorporated, Marin County · 3,195 people50.8bottom 45.8%B−Strongest: walkability A+, schools A·lowest: hazard risk C−
239San Lorenzounincorporated, Alameda County · 29,171 people50.8bottom 45.7%B−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income A·lowest: hazard risk D
240CloverdaleSonoma County · 8,701 people50.7bottom 45.6%B−Strongest: walkability A−, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D
241Vineyardunincorporated, Sacramento County · 43,751 people50.4bottom 44.6%C+Strongest: schools B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D
242ClovisFresno County · 129,347 people50.4bottom 44.6%C+Strongest: schools A−, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
243TemeculaRiverside County · 114,865 people50.3bottom 44.5%C+Strongest: schools A−, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
244Carmichaelunincorporated, Sacramento County · 76,948 people50.3bottom 44.4%C+Strongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: cost of living D
245Orangevaleunincorporated, Sacramento County · 35,958 people50.3bottom 44.3%C+Strongest: health B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D
246CarpinteriaSanta Barbara County · 12,734 people50.3bottom 44.2%C+Strongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
247CerritosLos Angeles County · 46,367 people50.2bottom 44.2%C+Strongest: jobs & income A, health A·lowest: cost of living D
248El Cerritounincorporated, Riverside County · 5,325 people50.2bottom 44.2%C+Strongest: jobs & income A−, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D−
249San DiegoSan Diego County · 1,406,106 people50.2bottom 44.1%C+Strongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
250Santa Rosa Valleyunincorporated, Ventura County · 2,780 people50.2bottom 44.1%C+Strongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
251Boulder Creekunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 4,632 people50.2bottom 44.0%C+Strongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: hazard risk D−
252Durhamunincorporated, Butte County · 5,340 people50.1bottom 43.9%C+Strongest: schools B+, health B+·lowest: cost of living C−
253East Foothillsunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 7,139 people50.0bottom 43.6%C+Strongest: jobs & income A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D
254Daly CitySan Mateo County · 101,261 people50.0bottom 43.5%C+Strongest: walkability A+, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
255TustinOrange County · 77,843 people50.0bottom 43.5%C+Strongest: walkability A−, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
256CypressOrange County · 48,781 people49.9bottom 43.3%C+Strongest: health A, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
257DowneyLos Angeles County · 108,468 people49.9bottom 43.2%C+Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
258North El Monteunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 4,086 people49.8bottom 43.2%C+Strongest: jobs & income A−, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D−
259Oak Viewunincorporated, Ventura County · 6,141 people49.8bottom 43.0%C+Strongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
260Aptosunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 6,404 people49.8bottom 43.0%C+Strongest: health A, walkability A·lowest: hazard risk D
261Beverly HillsLos Angeles County · 30,764 people49.7bottom 42.8%C+Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
262Madera Ranchosunincorporated, Madera County · 3,037 people49.7bottom 42.8%C+Strongest: jobs & income A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D
263Santa Venetiaunincorporated, Marin County · 3,725 people49.6bottom 42.6%C+Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: hazard risk D−
264NewarkAlameda County · 47,895 people49.6bottom 42.5%C+Strongest: walkability A+, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D
265YountvilleNapa County · 3,198 people49.6bottom 42.4%C+Strongest: safety A, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D−
266Santa MonicaLos Angeles County · 90,082 people49.5bottom 42.2%C+Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
267South Whittierunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 55,650 people49.4bottom 42.0%C+Strongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
268Forestvilleunincorporated, Sonoma County · 3,717 people49.4bottom 41.9%C+Strongest: health A, schools B·lowest: hazard risk D−
269OjaiVentura County · 7,474 people49.3bottom 41.6%C+Strongest: walkability A+, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
270BrentwoodContra Costa County · 66,607 people49.3bottom 41.6%C+Strongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
271Desert Edgeunincorporated, Riverside County · 3,778 people49.2bottom 41.4%C+Strongest: cost of living A, walkability A·lowest: hazard risk D−
272Culver CityLos Angeles County · 39,452 people49.2bottom 41.4%C+Strongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
273San DimasLos Angeles County · 32,978 people49.2bottom 41.3%C+Strongest: schools A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
274Bonadelle Ranchosunincorporated, Madera County · 5,465 people49.1bottom 41.1%C+Strongest: jobs & income A−, schools A−·lowest: walkability D−
275Topangaunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 8,885 people49.0bottom 40.7%C+Strongest: health A, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
276Harmony Groveunincorporated, San Diego County · 2,585 people48.9bottom 40.7%C+Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
277La MesaSan Diego County · 59,914 people48.9bottom 40.7%C+Strongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
278AtascaderoSan Luis Obispo County · 29,464 people48.8bottom 40.2%C+Strongest: health B+, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D−
279Ivanhoeunincorporated, Tulare County · 4,629 people48.8bottom 40.2%C+Strongest: cost of living A−, hazard risk B+·lowest: health D
280Vandenberg AFBunincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 3,477 people48.7bottom 40.0%C+Strongest: health A, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
281West Bishopunincorporated, Inyo County · 2,551 people48.6bottom 39.9%C+Strongest: health A, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D
282Chula VistaSan Diego County · 275,533 people48.6bottom 39.7%C+Strongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
283La Presaunincorporated, San Diego County · 34,962 people48.6bottom 39.7%C+Strongest: walkability A−, schools B·lowest: cost of living D
284North Fair Oaksunincorporated, San Mateo County · 13,100 people48.5bottom 39.4%C+Strongest: walkability A, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D−
285Canyon LakeRiverside County · 11,113 people48.4bottom 39.1%C+Strongest: safety A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
286ImperialImperial County · 22,330 people48.3bottom 39.0%C+Strongest: safety A, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D
287Mentoneunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 9,514 people48.3bottom 38.9%C+Strongest: walkability B+, schools B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
288El Veranounincorporated, Sonoma County · 3,443 people48.3bottom 38.8%C+Strongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
289Fairviewunincorporated, Alameda County · 10,745 people48.3bottom 38.8%C+Strongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D
290San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo County · 50,636 people48.2bottom 38.7%C+Strongest: walkability A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
291Santa CruzSanta Cruz County · 61,797 people48.2bottom 38.6%C+Strongest: walkability A+, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
292West Carsonunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 22,143 people48.2bottom 38.5%C+Strongest: walkability A−, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
293San JoseSanta Clara County · 989,814 people48.2bottom 38.5%C+Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
294SonomaSonoma County · 10,537 people48.1bottom 38.4%C+Strongest: walkability A+, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
295Tara Hillsunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 4,840 people48.1bottom 38.3%C+Strongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D
296El Sobranteunincorporated, Riverside County · 13,129 people48.1bottom 38.3%C+Strongest: jobs & income A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
297West Whittier-Los Nietosunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 25,615 people48.1bottom 38.2%C+Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D
298Vincentunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 15,340 people48.0bottom 38.1%C+Strongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D
299AlhambraLos Angeles County · 79,820 people48.0bottom 37.9%C+Strongest: walkability A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
300Pleasant HillContra Costa County · 34,017 people48.0bottom 37.9%C+Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
301Rosedaleunincorporated, Kern County · 18,877 people48.0bottom 37.8%C+Strongest: jobs & income A−, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
302Bonny Doonunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 3,149 people48.0bottom 37.8%C+Strongest: health A−, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D−
303IoneAmador County · 9,282 people47.9bottom 37.6%C+Strongest: safety B+, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D
304El Sobranteunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 16,294 people47.9bottom 37.6%C+Strongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
305CapitolaSanta Cruz County · 9,340 people47.9bottom 37.5%C+Strongest: walkability A+, health A−·lowest: cost of living D
306Rowland Heightsunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 45,911 people47.9bottom 37.5%C+Strongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
307Union CityAlameda County · 65,282 people47.9bottom 37.5%C+Strongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
308San FranciscoSan Francisco County · 826,079 people47.8bottom 37.4%C+Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
309MonroviaLos Angeles County · 38,264 people47.8bottom 37.4%C+Strongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
310Agua Dulceunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 2,828 people47.8bottom 37.3%C+Strongest: schools A−, health B·lowest: hazard risk D−
311Montaraunincorporated, San Mateo County · 2,917 people47.8bottom 37.2%C+Strongest: health A, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D
312Camp Pendleton Mainsideunincorporated, San Diego County · 9,501 people47.6bottom 36.8%C+Strongest: health A, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D−
313DuarteLos Angeles County · 22,866 people47.5bottom 36.6%C+Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
314Rancho CordovaSacramento County · 87,554 people47.4bottom 36.5%C+Strongest: walkability A, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D
315HughsonStanislaus County · 8,051 people47.3bottom 36.2%C+Strongest: safety A−, schools B·lowest: cost of living D−
316GlendaleLos Angeles County · 187,160 people47.2bottom 36.0%C+Strongest: walkability A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
317FullertonOrange County · 138,675 people47.2bottom 35.9%C+Strongest: walkability A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
318MalibuLos Angeles County · 9,574 people47.2bottom 35.9%C+Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
319Lockefordunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 3,838 people47.2bottom 35.9%C+Strongest: jobs & income B+, health B·lowest: walkability C
320OakleyContra Costa County · 47,583 people47.2bottom 35.8%C+Strongest: jobs & income B+, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D
321SebastopolSonoma County · 7,532 people47.1bottom 35.6%C+Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: hazard risk D−
322Woodcrestunincorporated, Riverside County · 17,368 people47.1bottom 35.6%C+Strongest: jobs & income A−, schools B·lowest: hazard risk D−
323Mammoth LakesMono County · 6,867 people47.0bottom 35.5%C+Strongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D
324Carmel Valley Villageunincorporated, Monterey County · 4,785 people47.0bottom 35.5%C+Strongest: health A, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living D−
325Sunnysideunincorporated, Fresno County · 4,639 people47.0bottom 35.5%C+Strongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: cost of living D
326Rio del Marunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 9,201 people47.0bottom 35.5%C+Strongest: health A, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
327UplandSan Bernardino County · 79,446 people47.0bottom 35.4%C+Strongest: walkability A−, health A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
328Florinunincorporated, Sacramento County · 50,211 people47.0bottom 35.3%C+Strongest: walkability A−, schools B+·lowest: health C
329Tarpey Villageunincorporated, Fresno County · 3,106 people47.0bottom 35.3%C+Strongest: schools A−, walkability B−·lowest: cost of living C−
330Nevada CityNevada County · 3,174 people46.9bottom 35.0%C+Strongest: walkability A, health A·lowest: safety D−
331VistaSan Diego County · 98,274 people46.8bottom 34.8%CStrongest: walkability A−, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
332Home Gardensunincorporated, Riverside County · 10,506 people46.7bottom 34.7%CStrongest: walkability A−, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D
333Aromasunincorporated, Monterey County · 3,245 people46.7bottom 34.6%CStrongest: jobs & income A, health A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
334Mission Hillsunincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 3,859 people46.7bottom 34.6%CStrongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D
335Rio Lindaunincorporated, Sacramento County · 16,335 people46.7bottom 34.6%CStrongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living C−
336San GabrielLos Angeles County · 38,186 people46.6bottom 34.5%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
337Alum Rockunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 10,440 people46.6bottom 34.5%CStrongest: jobs & income A, walkability A−·lowest: hazard risk D
338CalimesaRiverside County · 11,111 people46.6bottom 34.5%CStrongest: jobs & income A, walkability B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
339CovinaLos Angeles County · 49,404 people46.6bottom 34.4%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D−
340Day Valleyunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 3,579 people46.6bottom 34.4%CStrongest: health A, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
341San Diego Country Estatesunincorporated, San Diego County · 10,223 people46.6bottom 34.3%CStrongest: health A, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
342EscalonSan Joaquin County · 7,394 people46.6bottom 34.2%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B·lowest: cost of living C−
343Pismo BeachSan Luis Obispo County · 7,911 people46.5bottom 34.2%CStrongest: health A, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D−
344Temescal Valleyunincorporated, Riverside County · 30,069 people46.5bottom 34.1%CStrongest: jobs & income A, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
345Alpineunincorporated, San Diego County · 15,180 people46.5bottom 34.0%CStrongest: jobs & income B+, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
346BurbankLos Angeles County · 102,988 people46.4bottom 34.0%CStrongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
347Freedomunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 3,172 people46.4bottom 33.8%CStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
348Spring Valleyunincorporated, San Diego County · 31,969 people46.3bottom 33.8%CStrongest: walkability A−, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
349View Park-Windsor Hillsunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 11,230 people46.3bottom 33.6%CStrongest: health A−, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
350Seacliffunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 3,299 people46.3bottom 33.6%CStrongest: health A, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D−
351Highgroveunincorporated, Riverside County · 8,366 people46.1bottom 33.3%CStrongest: jobs & income A, schools B·lowest: hazard risk D−
352MontereyMonterey County · 28,953 people45.9bottom 32.7%CStrongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
353Larkfield-Wikiupunincorporated, Sonoma County · 8,765 people45.9bottom 32.5%CStrongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
354Ladera Heightsunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 7,334 people45.8bottom 32.5%CStrongest: jobs & income A−, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
355Grover BeachSan Luis Obispo County · 12,456 people45.8bottom 32.4%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D−
356GaltSacramento County · 26,964 people45.8bottom 32.4%CStrongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living C−
357American CanyonNapa County · 22,773 people45.8bottom 32.3%CStrongest: walkability A−, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
358Garden GroveOrange County · 170,455 people45.8bottom 32.3%CStrongest: walkability A−, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
359Plumas Lakeunincorporated, Yuba County · 9,418 people45.7bottom 32.2%CStrongest: health A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
360RedlandsSan Bernardino County · 74,128 people45.6bottom 31.9%CStrongest: walkability A−, health A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
361LakewoodLos Angeles County · 78,010 people45.6bottom 31.9%CStrongest: jobs & income A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
362Diamond Springsunincorporated, El Dorado County · 10,927 people45.6bottom 31.8%CStrongest: walkability B+, schools B+·lowest: hazard risk D
363Fort Irwinunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 8,419 people45.6bottom 31.8%CStrongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
364Ramonaunincorporated, San Diego County · 22,634 people45.6bottom 31.8%CStrongest: jobs & income B+, schools B·lowest: hazard risk D−
365HollisterSan Benito County · 45,695 people45.5bottom 31.7%CStrongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D−
366Avocado Heightsunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 12,593 people45.5bottom 31.6%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
367Angwinunincorporated, Napa County · 2,931 people45.5bottom 31.5%CStrongest: health A, walkability A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
368Fallbrookunincorporated, San Diego County · 32,112 people45.5bottom 31.4%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B·lowest: cost of living D
369Rancho San Diegounincorporated, San Diego County · 21,272 people45.5bottom 31.4%CStrongest: health A, walkability B+·lowest: cost of living D−
370Greenacresunincorporated, Kern County · 4,906 people45.4bottom 31.2%CStrongest: jobs & income B+, schools B·lowest: cost of living D
371Boyes Hot Springsunincorporated, Sonoma County · 7,247 people45.3bottom 30.9%CStrongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
372TracySan Joaquin County · 101,901 people45.2bottom 30.8%CStrongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
373KingsburgFresno County · 13,249 people45.2bottom 30.8%CStrongest: schools B+, walkability B·lowest: cost of living D
374NorcoRiverside County · 25,081 people45.2bottom 30.6%CStrongest: jobs & income A, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D−
375ArtesiaLos Angeles County · 15,789 people45.1bottom 30.5%CStrongest: walkability A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
376HoltvilleImperial County · 5,591 people45.1bottom 30.5%CStrongest: walkability A−, safety B+·lowest: hazard risk D
377ConcordContra Costa County · 123,261 people45.1bottom 30.5%CStrongest: walkability A+, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
378Rohnert ParkSonoma County · 44,811 people45.1bottom 30.5%CStrongest: walkability A−, health A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
379WoodlandYolo County · 62,513 people45.1bottom 30.4%CStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living D
380San RafaelMarin County · 59,410 people45.0bottom 30.3%CStrongest: walkability A+, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
381CoronaRiverside County · 161,734 people45.0bottom 30.3%CStrongest: schools B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
382Winter Gardensunincorporated, San Diego County · 22,131 people45.0bottom 30.3%CStrongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D
383WhittierLos Angeles County · 85,815 people45.0bottom 30.1%CStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
384Vandenberg Villageunincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 6,776 people45.0bottom 30.1%CStrongest: health A−, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living D
385Los AlamitosOrange County · 11,702 people44.9bottom 30.0%CStrongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
386Kings Beachunincorporated, Placer County · 2,736 people44.9bottom 30.0%CStrongest: walkability A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living C−
387West CovinaLos Angeles County · 105,301 people44.9bottom 30.0%CStrongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
388BeaumontRiverside County · 60,835 people44.9bottom 30.0%CStrongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
389Crockettunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,372 people44.9bottom 29.8%CStrongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: hazard risk D
390Woodbridgeunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 4,144 people44.9bottom 29.8%CStrongest: jobs & income A−, health B+·lowest: cost of living D
391Jamulunincorporated, San Diego County · 6,574 people44.8bottom 29.8%CStrongest: jobs & income A, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
392Dixon Lane-MeadowCreekunincorporated, Inyo County · 3,071 people44.8bottom 29.7%CStrongest: jobs & income B, schools B·lowest: hazard risk C−
393West Puente Valleyunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 22,495 people44.8bottom 29.6%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B+·lowest: hazard risk D
394Discovery Bayunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 14,911 people44.7bottom 29.4%CStrongest: health A−, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D−
395Alondra Parkunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 8,373 people44.7bottom 29.4%CStrongest: walkability A+, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D−
396Sutterunincorporated, Sutter County · 2,532 people44.7bottom 29.4%CStrongest: health A−, schools B·lowest: walkability D
397Channel Islands Beachunincorporated, Ventura County · 2,726 people44.6bottom 29.2%CStrongest: jobs & income A, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
398PlacervilleEl Dorado County · 10,685 people44.6bottom 29.1%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B+·lowest: safety C−
399Bostoniaunincorporated, San Diego County · 16,765 people44.6bottom 29.1%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B−·lowest: cost of living C−
400Auburn Lake Trailsunincorporated, El Dorado County · 3,284 people44.6bottom 29.1%CStrongest: health A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D
401South San Jose Hillsunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 16,911 people44.5bottom 29.0%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B+·lowest: hazard risk D
402Crestunincorporated, San Diego County · 2,775 people44.5bottom 29.0%CStrongest: health B+, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D−
403West SacramentoYolo County · 56,216 people44.5bottom 29.0%CStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living D
404OceansideSan Diego County · 170,483 people44.5bottom 29.0%CStrongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
405FillmoreVentura County · 16,937 people44.5bottom 29.0%CStrongest: jobs & income B+, walkability B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
406Arden-Arcadeunincorporated, Sacramento County · 94,994 people44.4bottom 28.8%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B−·lowest: cost of living D
407Citrus HeightsSacramento County · 86,348 people44.3bottom 28.6%CStrongest: walkability A, hazard risk B·lowest: cost of living C−
408La HabraOrange County · 60,908 people44.3bottom 28.6%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D−
409East Sonoraunincorporated, Tuolumne County · 2,651 people44.3bottom 28.5%CStrongest: schools B, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk C−
410Lemoore Stationunincorporated, Kings County · 6,175 people44.2bottom 28.2%CStrongest: health A−, walkability B+·lowest: cost of living D−
411PinoleContra Costa County · 18,543 people44.1bottom 28.1%CStrongest: walkability A+, jobs & income A·lowest: hazard risk D−
412Lake Shastinaunincorporated, Siskiyou County · 3,001 people44.1bottom 28.0%CStrongest: safety A−, health B+·lowest: cost of living D
413HealdsburgSonoma County · 11,172 people44.0bottom 27.9%CStrongest: walkability A+, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
414VacavilleSolano County · 103,850 people44.0bottom 27.9%CStrongest: walkability A−, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
415NapaNapa County · 76,562 people44.0bottom 27.8%CStrongest: walkability A−, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
416Lakesideunincorporated, San Diego County · 22,447 people44.0bottom 27.7%CStrongest: walkability A−, health B·lowest: hazard risk D
417Old Fig Gardenunincorporated, Fresno County · 5,503 people43.9bottom 27.6%CStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D
419Guernevilleunincorporated, Sonoma County · 4,100 people43.9bottom 27.6%CStrongest: health A−, walkability B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
420Bay Pointunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 24,231 people43.8bottom 27.4%CStrongest: walkability A−, schools B·lowest: hazard risk D
421PasadenaLos Angeles County · 135,804 people43.7bottom 27.2%CStrongest: walkability A+, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
422Colliervilleunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 2,546 people43.7bottom 27.1%CStrongest: schools B+, jobs & income B·lowest: walkability D
423Buena ParkOrange County · 81,741 people43.6bottom 27.0%CStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
424ChinoSan Bernardino County · 96,957 people43.6bottom 26.9%CStrongest: schools A−, walkability B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
425ReddingShasta County · 94,092 people43.6bottom 26.8%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B·lowest: cost of living D
426Lincoln Villageunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 4,241 people43.5bottom 26.7%CStrongest: schools B, walkability B·lowest: cost of living D
427Stallion Springsunincorporated, Kern County · 2,937 people43.5bottom 26.6%CStrongest: safety A−, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
428Sutter CreekAmador County · 2,701 people43.4bottom 26.4%CStrongest: walkability A−, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D
429Cottonwoodunincorporated, Shasta County · 7,408 people43.4bottom 26.4%CStrongest: schools B+, health B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
430Weavervilleunincorporated, Trinity County · 4,018 people43.4bottom 26.3%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
431Bonsallunincorporated, San Diego County · 4,332 people43.4bottom 26.3%CStrongest: health A−, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D−
432Lemon GroveSan Diego County · 27,936 people43.4bottom 26.3%CStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D
433Bermuda Dunesunincorporated, Riverside County · 7,971 people43.4bottom 26.2%CStrongest: walkability B+, health B·lowest: hazard risk D−
434El CerritoContra Costa County · 26,121 people43.3bottom 26.2%CStrongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
435Live OakSutter County · 9,466 people43.2bottom 25.9%CStrongest: walkability A−, hazard risk B·lowest: jobs & income C−
436Big Bear LakeSan Bernardino County · 5,018 people43.1bottom 25.9%CStrongest: walkability A+, health B·lowest: hazard risk D
437NorwalkLos Angeles County · 97,104 people43.1bottom 25.7%CStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
438Oceanounincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 7,128 people43.1bottom 25.6%CStrongest: walkability A−, schools B+·lowest: hazard risk D
439French Campunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 3,264 people43.1bottom 25.6%CStrongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B−·lowest: cost of living C−
440YucaipaSan Bernardino County · 54,953 people43.0bottom 25.5%CStrongest: walkability B+, health B·lowest: hazard risk D−
441Signal HillLos Angeles County · 11,153 people43.0bottom 25.5%CStrongest: jobs & income A−, walkability A−·lowest: safety D−
442North Highlandsunincorporated, Sacramento County · 47,957 people43.0bottom 25.5%CStrongest: walkability A−, hazard risk B+·lowest: cost of living C
443Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara County · 86,422 people43.0bottom 25.4%CStrongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
444Alta Sierraunincorporated, Nevada County · 7,361 people42.9bottom 25.3%CStrongest: health A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
445East Quincyunincorporated, Plumas County · 2,723 people42.9bottom 25.3%CStrongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
446Rollingwoodunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,627 people42.9bottom 25.3%CStrongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
447Santa RosaSonoma County · 179,437 people42.9bottom 25.2%CStrongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
448Rio VistaSolano County · 10,523 people42.9bottom 25.2%CStrongest: walkability B+, safety B·lowest: hazard risk D
449MenifeeRiverside County · 118,592 people42.8bottom 24.9%C−Strongest: schools B, walkability B·lowest: hazard risk D−
450Borrego Springsunincorporated, San Diego County · 2,700 people42.6bottom 24.6%C−Strongest: health B+, cost of living B·lowest: hazard risk D−
451Silver Lakesunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 6,977 people42.6bottom 24.5%C−Strongest: health B+, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D−
452South San Gabrielunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 7,923 people42.5bottom 24.4%C−Strongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living D−
453Salidaunincorporated, Stanislaus County · 13,900 people42.5bottom 24.3%C−Strongest: walkability B, health B·lowest: cost of living D−
454LathropSan Joaquin County · 42,783 people42.5bottom 24.3%C−Strongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
455Pollock Pinesunincorporated, El Dorado County · 6,212 people42.4bottom 24.1%C−Strongest: schools B+, health C+·lowest: hazard risk D
456JacksonAmador County · 5,100 people42.4bottom 24.0%C−Strongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D
457Twentynine PalmsSan Bernardino County · 25,939 people42.4bottom 23.9%C−Strongest: walkability B+, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
458LomitaLos Angeles County · 19,724 people42.3bottom 23.9%C−Strongest: walkability A+, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
459Wrightwoodunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 5,067 people42.3bottom 23.9%C−Strongest: health A−, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
460GilroySanta Clara County · 60,764 people42.3bottom 23.9%C−Strongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
461La PuenteLos Angeles County · 36,423 people42.3bottom 23.8%C−Strongest: walkability A, schools B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
462Espartounincorporated, Yolo County · 3,713 people42.1bottom 23.5%C−Strongest: walkability A+, health B−·lowest: hazard risk D
463Elvertaunincorporated, Sacramento County · 4,769 people42.1bottom 23.5%C−Strongest: jobs & income B, health B−·lowest: cost of living C−
464North Richmondunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,855 people42.1bottom 23.4%C−Strongest: jobs & income A+, walkability A·lowest: hazard risk D−
465Ridgemarkunincorporated, San Benito County · 3,403 people42.1bottom 23.4%C−Strongest: health A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D
466ArcataHumboldt County · 19,047 people42.0bottom 23.3%C−Strongest: walkability A+, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
467Imperial BeachSan Diego County · 25,206 people42.0bottom 23.2%C−Strongest: walkability A+, health B−·lowest: cost of living D−
468FontanaSan Bernardino County · 221,223 people41.9bottom 23.1%C−Strongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
469Camp Pendleton Southunincorporated, San Diego County · 15,766 people41.9bottom 23.0%C−Strongest: health A−, walkability B+·lowest: cost of living D−
470BishopInyo County · 3,696 people41.9bottom 23.0%C−Strongest: walkability A+, health A−·lowest: safety D
471Lake Mathewsunincorporated, Riverside County · 6,527 people41.8bottom 22.9%C−Strongest: schools B+, health B·lowest: hazard risk D−
472Foothill Farmsunincorporated, Sacramento County · 36,435 people41.8bottom 22.8%C−Strongest: hazard risk A−, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living C−
473Dogtownunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 3,094 people41.7bottom 22.7%C−Strongest: jobs & income A−, health B+·lowest: walkability D−
474Crestlineunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 9,835 people41.7bottom 22.6%C−Strongest: walkability A−, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
475LodiSan Joaquin County · 69,100 people41.6bottom 22.5%C−Strongest: walkability A−, health B−·lowest: cost of living D
476AzusaLos Angeles County · 47,447 people41.6bottom 22.4%C−Strongest: walkability A+, health B·lowest: cost of living D−
477East Palo AltoSan Mateo County · 28,872 people41.5bottom 22.2%C−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D
478ChicoButte County · 105,081 people41.4bottom 22.1%C−Strongest: walkability A, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D−
479Parkwayunincorporated, Sacramento County · 15,397 people41.4bottom 22.0%C−Strongest: walkability A, hazard risk A·lowest: health C−
480Rodeounincorporated, Contra Costa County · 8,976 people41.3bottom 21.6%C−Strongest: walkability A+, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D
481Midway Cityunincorporated, Orange County · 7,999 people41.3bottom 21.6%C−Strongest: schools A−, walkability B+·lowest: cost of living D
482Fruitridge Pocketunincorporated, Sacramento County · 6,095 people41.1bottom 21.4%C−Strongest: walkability A, hazard risk A·lowest: health D
483Citrusunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 10,904 people41.1bottom 21.3%C−Strongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
484South Lake TahoeEl Dorado County · 21,115 people41.0bottom 21.0%C−Strongest: walkability A+, health B·lowest: cost of living D
485San LeandroAlameda County · 85,353 people40.9bottom 21.0%C−Strongest: walkability A+, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
486LemooreKings County · 27,291 people40.9bottom 20.9%C−Strongest: walkability A−, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D
487WildomarRiverside County · 37,889 people40.8bottom 20.7%C−Strongest: walkability B, safety B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
488Jamestownunincorporated, Tuolumne County · 3,265 people40.8bottom 20.6%C−Strongest: walkability A, health C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
489Bear Valley Springsunincorporated, Kern County · 5,912 people40.8bottom 20.6%C−Strongest: health A−, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D−
490Hawaiian GardensLos Angeles County · 13,373 people40.7bottom 20.5%C−Strongest: walkability A, schools A−·lowest: hazard risk D
491DixonSolano County · 21,116 people40.7bottom 20.5%C−Strongest: walkability B, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living D
492McSwainunincorporated, Merced County · 5,783 people40.7bottom 20.4%C−Strongest: jobs & income B, health B−·lowest: cost of living D
493Mount ShastaSiskiyou County · 3,071 people40.6bottom 20.3%C−Strongest: walkability A+, schools B·lowest: cost of living D−
494West HollywoodLos Angeles County · 34,231 people40.5bottom 20.0%C−Strongest: walkability A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
495Meiners Oaksunincorporated, Ventura County · 3,934 people40.5bottom 20.0%C−Strongest: health B+, walkability B·lowest: hazard risk D−
496Monterey ParkLos Angeles County · 57,457 people40.5bottom 19.9%C−Strongest: walkability A+, schools B·lowest: cost of living D−
497MarinaMonterey County · 23,256 people40.4bottom 19.9%C−Strongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
498PittsburgContra Costa County · 77,542 people40.4bottom 19.6%C−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D
499Lake Nacimientounincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 3,339 people40.3bottom 19.6%C−Strongest: health A−, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D−
500Ashlandunincorporated, Alameda County · 22,210 people40.3bottom 19.5%C−Strongest: walkability A+, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D
501Cherry Valleyunincorporated, Riverside County · 6,668 people40.2bottom 19.4%C−Strongest: schools B, health B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
502Arbuckleunincorporated, Colusa County · 3,093 people40.2bottom 19.4%C−Strongest: jobs & income B, schools B·lowest: hazard risk C−
503Harbison Canyonunincorporated, San Diego County · 4,328 people40.1bottom 19.3%C−Strongest: jobs & income B+, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
504OakdaleStanislaus County · 23,246 people40.1bottom 19.2%C−Strongest: hazard risk B+, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D
505WaterfordStanislaus County · 9,258 people40.1bottom 19.2%C−Strongest: walkability B+, safety B·lowest: cost of living D
506Cherrylandunincorporated, Alameda County · 14,143 people39.9bottom 18.9%C−Strongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D
507Eastonunincorporated, Fresno County · 2,722 people39.9bottom 18.8%C−Strongest: walkability B+, hazard risk C+·lowest: health C
508RiverbankStanislaus County · 26,557 people39.7bottom 18.5%C−Strongest: walkability B+, schools B−·lowest: cost of living D
509SacramentoSacramento County · 536,449 people39.7bottom 18.5%C−Strongest: walkability A, hazard risk B+·lowest: safety D
510China Lake Acresunincorporated, Kern County · 2,594 people39.5bottom 18.2%C−Strongest: cost of living B+, health B−·lowest: walkability D−
511Pine Groveunincorporated, Amador County · 3,040 people39.5bottom 18.1%C−Strongest: schools B−, walkability B−·lowest: hazard risk D
512StantonOrange County · 40,161 people39.5bottom 18.1%C−Strongest: walkability A, schools B+·lowest: cost of living D
513Lemon Hillunincorporated, Sacramento County · 15,312 people39.5bottom 18.1%C−Strongest: walkability A, hazard risk A·lowest: health D
514NewmanStanislaus County · 12,453 people39.3bottom 17.8%C−Strongest: walkability A−, safety B+·lowest: cost of living C−
515GonzalesMonterey County · 8,313 people39.2bottom 17.5%C−Strongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D
516MantecaSan Joaquin County · 96,693 people39.2bottom 17.5%C−Strongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living D−
517Pico RiveraLos Angeles County · 58,915 people39.1bottom 17.3%C−Strongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D
518Grand TerraceSan Bernardino County · 12,936 people39.1bottom 17.2%C−Strongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D−
519WestminsterOrange County · 88,966 people39.0bottom 17.0%C−Strongest: walkability A, schools A−·lowest: cost of living D−
520Burneyunincorporated, Shasta County · 2,668 people39.0bottom 17.0%C−Strongest: walkability A−, cost of living B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
521Orange CoveFresno County · 9,811 people38.9bottom 16.9%C−Strongest: schools B, safety B·lowest: health D−
522RosemeadLos Angeles County · 49,410 people38.9bottom 16.9%C−Strongest: walkability A, schools A−·lowest: hazard risk D−
523West Athensunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 8,726 people38.9bottom 16.9%C−Strongest: walkability A+, schools B−·lowest: cost of living D
524Lake of the Pinesunincorporated, Nevada County · 5,461 people38.9bottom 16.9%C−Strongest: health A−, schools B·lowest: cost of living D−
525Edwards AFBunincorporated, Kern County · 2,500 people38.9bottom 16.8%C−Strongest: health A−, schools B−·lowest: cost of living D−
526Valley Centerunincorporated, San Diego County · 11,119 people38.9bottom 16.8%C−Strongest: jobs & income A−, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
527Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Calienteunincorporated, Sonoma County · 3,347 people38.9bottom 16.8%C−Strongest: walkability A−, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
528HaywardAlameda County · 157,113 people38.9bottom 16.8%C−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D
529Running Springsunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 4,917 people38.8bottom 16.7%C−Strongest: walkability A, health B·lowest: hazard risk D−
530CarsonLos Angeles County · 90,808 people38.8bottom 16.6%C−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D
531Bella Vistaunincorporated, Shasta County · 4,511 people38.7bottom 16.5%C−Strongest: schools B+, health B·lowest: hazard risk D−
532FairfieldSolano County · 122,489 people38.7bottom 16.4%C−Strongest: walkability A−, health B·lowest: cost of living D−
533El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)San Luis Obispo County · 31,626 people38.6bottom 16.1%C−Strongest: walkability A−, health B·lowest: cost of living D−
534Phoenix Lakeunincorporated, Tuolumne County · 4,794 people38.5bottom 16.1%C−Strongest: health B+, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
535RidgecrestKern County · 28,333 people38.4bottom 15.9%C−Strongest: walkability B+, health B·lowest: hazard risk D
536Thousand Palmsunincorporated, Riverside County · 7,720 people38.4bottom 15.8%C−Strongest: walkability B, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
537TurlockStanislaus County · 72,864 people38.3bottom 15.7%C−Strongest: walkability A−, schools B·lowest: cost of living D
538McKinleyvilleunincorporated, Humboldt County · 17,113 people38.2bottom 15.6%C−Strongest: walkability A−, health B·lowest: cost of living D−
539Suisun CitySolano County · 29,454 people38.2bottom 15.5%C−Strongest: walkability B+, health B·lowest: hazard risk D−
540Mira Monteunincorporated, Ventura County · 6,888 people38.2bottom 15.5%C−Strongest: walkability B, health B·lowest: hazard risk D−
541Cambriaunincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 5,978 people38.2bottom 15.4%C−Strongest: walkability A, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
542AvalonLos Angeles County · 3,237 people38.1bottom 15.4%C−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living D−
543SeasideMonterey County · 31,636 people38.1bottom 15.4%C−Strongest: walkability A, health B−·lowest: cost of living D−
544SangerFresno County · 27,228 people38.1bottom 15.3%C−Strongest: walkability A−, schools B+·lowest: cost of living C−
545North Shoreunincorporated, Riverside County · 3,515 people38.0bottom 15.3%C−Strongest: cost of living A, walkability B·lowest: hazard risk D−
546Spring Valley Lakeunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 9,483 people38.0bottom 15.2%C−Strongest: health A−, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
547Moradaunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 3,383 people37.9bottom 15.1%C−Strongest: jobs & income A, schools B−·lowest: cost of living D−
548Walnut Parkunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 14,958 people37.8bottom 15.0%C−Strongest: walkability A, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D
549EmeryvilleAlameda County · 13,251 people37.8bottom 14.9%DStrongest: walkability A+, health A+·lowest: safety D−
550Hayforkunincorporated, Trinity County · 2,537 people37.7bottom 14.8%DStrongest: schools A, walkability B·lowest: jobs & income D−
551EscondidoSan Diego County · 146,030 people37.7bottom 14.8%DStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living D−
552Desert View Highlandsunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 2,613 people37.7bottom 14.7%DStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D
553BlytheRiverside County · 15,042 people37.6bottom 14.6%DStrongest: walkability A−, cost of living A−·lowest: health D−
554Granite Hillsunincorporated, San Diego County · 3,795 people37.6bottom 14.5%DStrongest: health B+, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living D−
555Baldwin ParkLos Angeles County · 68,880 people37.5bottom 14.5%DStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living D
557Riverdaleunincorporated, Fresno County · 3,653 people37.3bottom 14.1%DStrongest: walkability A, schools B·lowest: health D
558Lake Arrowheadunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 10,639 people37.3bottom 14.0%DStrongest: health B+, walkability B·lowest: hazard risk D−
559Quartz Hillunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 11,510 people37.3bottom 14.0%DStrongest: health B+, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D
560AnaheimOrange County · 341,008 people37.2bottom 13.9%DStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living D−
561NeedlesSan Bernardino County · 4,821 people37.2bottom 13.8%DStrongest: cost of living A−, walkability B−·lowest: jobs & income D−
562Lake Californiaunincorporated, Tehama County · 3,808 people37.2bottom 13.8%DStrongest: health B+, schools B·lowest: hazard risk D−
563National CitySan Diego County · 57,807 people37.1bottom 13.7%DStrongest: walkability A+, schools B·lowest: safety D
564Long BeachLos Angeles County · 450,469 people37.1bottom 13.7%DStrongest: walkability A, schools B·lowest: cost of living D−
565OntarioSan Bernardino County · 187,013 people37.1bottom 13.7%DStrongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D−
566La QuintaRiverside County · 39,440 people37.1bottom 13.6%DStrongest: walkability B+, health B·lowest: cost of living D−
567AngelsCalaveras County · 3,735 people37.0bottom 13.6%DStrongest: walkability A+, health B·lowest: cost of living D−
568RiversideRiverside County · 323,057 people37.0bottom 13.5%DStrongest: walkability A, schools B·lowest: hazard risk D−
569HanfordKings County · 62,229 people37.0bottom 13.5%DStrongest: walkability A−, schools B·lowest: cost of living D
570Mono Vistaunincorporated, Tuolumne County · 3,675 people37.0bottom 13.5%DStrongest: walkability B, health B·lowest: hazard risk D−
571ExeterTulare County · 10,122 people36.9bottom 13.4%DStrongest: walkability B+, hazard risk B·lowest: cost of living C−
572Lenwoodunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 3,383 people36.9bottom 13.4%DStrongest: cost of living A−, health C−·lowest: hazard risk D
573San FernandoLos Angeles County · 23,449 people36.9bottom 13.4%DStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D−
574East Los Angelesunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 111,647 people36.9bottom 13.3%DStrongest: walkability A+, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D
575VisaliaTulare County · 146,541 people36.9bottom 13.3%DStrongest: walkability B+, schools B·lowest: cost of living D
576West Rancho Dominguezunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 23,300 people36.8bottom 13.2%DStrongest: walkability A, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D
577IndioRiverside County · 94,269 people36.7bottom 13.1%DStrongest: walkability B+, schools B·lowest: hazard risk D−
578Buckhornunincorporated, Amador County · 3,504 people36.6bottom 13.0%DStrongest: health B, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
579Auberryunincorporated, Fresno County · 3,240 people36.6bottom 12.9%DStrongest: schools B, health B·lowest: hazard risk D
580Lake ElsinoreRiverside County · 75,067 people36.5bottom 12.8%DStrongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D−
581Wofford Heightsunincorporated, Kern County · 2,656 people36.4bottom 12.7%DStrongest: walkability B+, cost of living B+·lowest: jobs & income D−
582FirebaughFresno County · 8,774 people36.4bottom 12.6%DStrongest: safety B, walkability B·lowest: health D−
583Sageunincorporated, Riverside County · 3,781 people36.3bottom 12.5%DStrongest: health B, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
584Palm DesertRiverside County · 53,259 people36.3bottom 12.4%DStrongest: walkability B+, health B·lowest: hazard risk D−
585GardenaLos Angeles County · 58,460 people36.3bottom 12.4%DStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D−
586Strathmoreunincorporated, Tulare County · 2,675 people36.2bottom 12.2%DStrongest: cost of living A, walkability B·lowest: health D−
587Hilmar-Irwinunincorporated, Merced County · 6,132 people36.0bottom 11.9%DStrongest: walkability B+, schools B·lowest: cost of living D
588SoledadMonterey County · 26,357 people36.0bottom 11.9%DStrongest: jobs & income B, walkability B−·lowest: hazard risk D
589Idyllwild-Pine Coveunincorporated, Riverside County · 3,957 people36.0bottom 11.9%DStrongest: walkability A−, health B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
590Yosemite Lakesunincorporated, Madera County · 5,288 people35.8bottom 11.6%DStrongest: health B+, jobs & income B·lowest: walkability D
591East Rancho Dominguezunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 14,603 people35.7bottom 11.5%DStrongest: walkability A, schools B−·lowest: cost of living D
592Squaw Valleyunincorporated, Fresno County · 3,361 people35.7bottom 11.5%DStrongest: schools B, health C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
593Garden Acresunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 10,667 people35.7bottom 11.4%DStrongest: hazard risk B+, walkability B·lowest: health C−
594GuadalupeSanta Barbara County · 8,846 people35.6bottom 11.4%DStrongest: walkability A−, safety B+·lowest: jobs & income D
595Lake Wildwoodunincorporated, Nevada County · 4,792 people35.6bottom 11.4%DStrongest: health B+, schools B·lowest: cost of living D−
596Santa Fe SpringsLos Angeles County · 18,793 people35.6bottom 11.3%DStrongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: safety D−
597HighlandSan Bernardino County · 57,614 people35.6bottom 11.3%DStrongest: walkability B+, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
598GridleyButte County · 7,258 people35.5bottom 11.2%DStrongest: walkability A−, schools B+·lowest: jobs & income D
599Santa AnaOrange County · 315,586 people35.5bottom 11.2%DStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D−
600Kennedyunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 2,576 people35.4bottom 11.1%DStrongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B−·lowest: health D
601Big Bear Cityunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 11,431 people35.3bottom 11.0%DStrongest: walkability A, schools B·lowest: hazard risk D−
602Meccaunincorporated, Riverside County · 7,184 people35.3bottom 10.8%DStrongest: cost of living B+, walkability B+·lowest: health D
603PattersonStanislaus County · 26,587 people35.2bottom 10.8%DStrongest: walkability B−, jobs & income B−·lowest: cost of living D
604OaklandAlameda County · 440,838 people35.1bottom 10.7%DStrongest: walkability A+, health B+·lowest: safety D−
605RichmondContra Costa County · 114,861 people34.9bottom 10.5%DStrongest: walkability A+, jobs & income B−·lowest: safety D
606Coarsegoldunincorporated, Madera County · 3,967 people34.9bottom 10.5%DStrongest: health B−, jobs & income C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
607Rancho MirageRiverside County · 17,876 people34.9bottom 10.5%DStrongest: walkability B+, health B·lowest: hazard risk D−
608Delhiunincorporated, Merced County · 11,009 people34.8bottom 10.4%DStrongest: walkability A−, schools B−·lowest: cost of living D
609BellflowerLos Angeles County · 74,719 people34.8bottom 10.3%DStrongest: walkability A, schools B−·lowest: cost of living D−
610LawndaleLos Angeles County · 29,892 people34.7bottom 10.3%DStrongest: walkability A+, schools B·lowest: hazard risk D−
611Cathedral CityRiverside County · 52,375 people34.6bottom 10.2%DStrongest: walkability A−, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D
612Santa PaulaVentura County · 31,774 people34.5bottom 10.1%DStrongest: walkability A−, safety C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
613Los AngelesLos Angeles County · 3,869,089 people34.5bottom 10.0%DStrongest: walkability A+, health B−·lowest: cost of living D−
614AlturasModoc County · 2,634 people34.3bottom 9.8%DStrongest: walkability A+, cost of living B−·lowest: jobs & income D−
615Cutlerunincorporated, Tulare County · 4,361 people34.2bottom 9.6%DStrongest: hazard risk B+, schools B−·lowest: health D
616San PabloContra Costa County · 31,678 people34.1bottom 9.6%DStrongest: walkability A+, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
617Joshua Treeunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 6,234 people34.0bottom 9.4%DStrongest: walkability B, health C+·lowest: hazard risk D
618Actonunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 7,880 people33.9bottom 9.4%DStrongest: health B+, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D−
619CoachellaRiverside County · 45,411 people33.9bottom 9.3%DStrongest: walkability A−, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
620Country Clubunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 10,161 people33.8bottom 9.2%DStrongest: walkability A−, health C+·lowest: cost of living D
621ColusaColusa County · 6,519 people33.8bottom 9.2%DStrongest: walkability B, schools B−·lowest: jobs & income D
622Florence-Grahamunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 60,690 people33.7bottom 9.1%DStrongest: walkability A+, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D
623Armonaunincorporated, Kings County · 3,890 people33.7bottom 9.1%DStrongest: walkability A−, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk C−
624Lakeland Villageunincorporated, Riverside County · 12,236 people33.7bottom 9.0%DStrongest: walkability B−, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
625Interlakenunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 8,068 people33.7bottom 9.0%DStrongest: walkability B, health B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
626Garnetunincorporated, Riverside County · 7,382 people33.7bottom 9.0%DStrongest: walkability B, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
627Willowbrookunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 21,681 people33.7bottom 8.9%DStrongest: walkability A, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
628Bloomingtonunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 25,698 people33.7bottom 8.9%DStrongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
629Olivehurstunincorporated, Yuba County · 18,444 people33.5bottom 8.8%DStrongest: walkability B, health C+·lowest: hazard risk C−
630Greenfieldunincorporated, Kern County · 3,939 people33.5bottom 8.7%DStrongest: walkability B, schools C+·lowest: health C−
631LompocSanta Barbara County · 43,315 people33.4bottom 8.7%DStrongest: walkability A, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D
632San Miguelunincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 3,227 people33.4bottom 8.6%DStrongest: health B+, walkability B−·lowest: hazard risk D
633Augustunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 8,825 people33.2bottom 8.3%DStrongest: walkability B, cost of living B−·lowest: health D
634HawthorneLos Angeles County · 82,741 people33.2bottom 8.3%DStrongest: walkability A, schools B·lowest: hazard risk D−
635Shasta LakeShasta County · 10,208 people33.1bottom 8.2%DStrongest: walkability A−, schools C·lowest: hazard risk D
636Port HuenemeVentura County · 20,987 people33.1bottom 8.2%DStrongest: walkability A, health B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
637SusanvilleLassen County · 12,816 people33.1bottom 8.2%DStrongest: walkability A−, cost of living B−·lowest: jobs & income D
638Grass ValleyNevada County · 14,035 people32.9bottom 8.0%DStrongest: walkability A, health B−·lowest: jobs & income D
639OrlandGlenn County · 8,381 people32.9bottom 8.0%DStrongest: walkability A−, safety C+·lowest: cost of living C−
640South GateLos Angeles County · 90,071 people32.9bottom 7.9%DStrongest: walkability A, schools B−·lowest: safety D
642ParadiseButte County · 10,023 people32.8bottom 7.9%DStrongest: health B−, schools C+·lowest: cost of living D
643Yuba CitySutter County · 69,485 people32.7bottom 7.8%DStrongest: walkability B+, hazard risk B·lowest: cost of living D
644El CajonSan Diego County · 101,755 people32.7bottom 7.8%DStrongest: walkability A, schools C+·lowest: cost of living D
645Nuevounincorporated, Riverside County · 6,803 people32.7bottom 7.7%DStrongest: jobs & income B+, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
646Oak Hillsunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 9,013 people32.7bottom 7.7%DStrongest: jobs & income B−, health B−·lowest: hazard risk D
647AntiochContra Costa County · 118,958 people32.7bottom 7.7%DStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B−·lowest: safety D
648Goshenunincorporated, Tulare County · 5,136 people32.6bottom 7.7%DStrongest: schools B−, hazard risk B−·lowest: walkability D
649Denairunincorporated, Stanislaus County · 4,914 people32.6bottom 7.6%DStrongest: health B, hazard risk B−·lowest: cost of living C−
650Mead Valleyunincorporated, Riverside County · 19,286 people32.5bottom 7.6%DStrongest: walkability B, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
651Lindaunincorporated, Yuba County · 23,871 people32.5bottom 7.5%DStrongest: walkability A−, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D
652Moreno ValleyRiverside County · 214,263 people32.4bottom 7.4%DStrongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D−
653Jurupa ValleyRiverside County · 107,311 people32.4bottom 7.4%DStrongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk D−
654Amestiunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 2,818 people32.4bottom 7.4%DStrongest: jobs & income B−, health C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
655Brooktrailsunincorporated, Mendocino County · 4,398 people32.4bottom 7.3%DStrongest: health B+, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
656Planadaunincorporated, Merced County · 3,506 people32.3bottom 7.2%DStrongest: walkability A−, hazard risk B·lowest: jobs & income D
657Humboldt Hillunincorporated, Humboldt County · 3,551 people32.2bottom 7.2%DStrongest: walkability B+, health B−·lowest: cost of living D−
658GustineMerced County · 6,112 people32.2bottom 7.1%DStrongest: walkability A, safety C+·lowest: cost of living D
659Weedpatchunincorporated, Kern County · 2,685 people32.2bottom 7.1%DStrongest: cost of living B, walkability B−·lowest: health D−
660Myrtletownunincorporated, Humboldt County · 5,322 people32.1bottom 7.0%DStrongest: walkability B+, health B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
661Muscoyunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 12,025 people32.0bottom 6.9%DStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
662FresnoFresno County · 555,549 people32.0bottom 6.8%DStrongest: walkability A−, schools B·lowest: safety D
663Meadowbrookunincorporated, Riverside County · 2,627 people32.0bottom 6.8%DStrongest: walkability B, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
664Wintonunincorporated, Merced County · 11,797 people31.9bottom 6.7%DStrongest: walkability B−, schools B−·lowest: cost of living C−
665Pine Hillsunincorporated, Humboldt County · 2,875 people31.8bottom 6.7%DStrongest: schools B+, jobs & income B−·lowest: cost of living D−
666Palm SpringsRiverside County · 45,315 people31.8bottom 6.7%DStrongest: walkability A, health B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
667Desert Palmsunincorporated, Riverside County · 6,579 people31.8bottom 6.7%DStrongest: schools B, health B−·lowest: cost of living D−
668El MonteLos Angeles County · 105,075 people31.6bottom 6.5%DStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
669ParamountLos Angeles County · 50,755 people31.6bottom 6.5%DStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living D
670Keyesunincorporated, Stanislaus County · 5,577 people31.6bottom 6.5%DStrongest: schools B, hazard risk B−·lowest: health D
671PomonaLos Angeles County · 147,807 people31.6bottom 6.5%DStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
672North Forkunincorporated, Madera County · 2,999 people31.6bottom 6.4%DStrongest: health B, schools B·lowest: hazard risk D−
673AvenalKings County · 13,479 people31.6bottom 6.4%DStrongest: walkability B+, safety B−·lowest: health D−
674FortunaHumboldt County · 12,003 people31.6bottom 6.4%DStrongest: walkability A, safety B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
675Copperopolisunincorporated, Calaveras County · 4,285 people31.5bottom 6.3%DStrongest: health B, jobs & income C+·lowest: cost of living D−
676DelanoKern County · 52,334 people31.5bottom 6.3%DStrongest: hazard risk B−, schools C+·lowest: health D
677Lennoxunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 19,449 people31.4bottom 6.2%DStrongest: walkability A+, jobs & income C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
678MaywoodLos Angeles County · 23,600 people31.4bottom 6.2%DStrongest: walkability A+, schools B−·lowest: cost of living D
679CommerceLos Angeles County · 11,688 people31.2bottom 6.0%DStrongest: walkability A+, jobs & income B+·lowest: safety D−
680MontebelloLos Angeles County · 60,693 people31.0bottom 5.9%DStrongest: walkability A, jobs & income B−·lowest: cost of living D−
681SelmaFresno County · 24,702 people30.9bottom 5.8%DStrongest: walkability A−, hazard risk B−·lowest: health C−
682Winchesterunincorporated, Riverside County · 4,555 people30.9bottom 5.7%DStrongest: jobs & income B+, health C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
683ReedleyFresno County · 26,982 people30.9bottom 5.7%DStrongest: walkability B+, schools B·lowest: health D
684CoalingaFresno County · 17,281 people30.8bottom 5.7%DStrongest: walkability A−, cost of living C+·lowest: hazard risk D
685Mayfairunincorporated, Fresno County · 5,044 people30.8bottom 5.7%DStrongest: walkability B+, schools C+·lowest: health D
686WeedSiskiyou County · 2,603 people30.8bottom 5.7%DStrongest: walkability A, health C+·lowest: jobs & income D−
687SonoraTuolumne County · 4,866 people30.8bottom 5.7%DStrongest: walkability B+, schools B·lowest: safety D
688Golden Hillsunincorporated, Kern County · 9,891 people30.8bottom 5.6%DStrongest: health B, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
689MontclairSan Bernardino County · 37,563 people30.7bottom 5.6%DStrongest: walkability A, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
690BellLos Angeles County · 31,625 people30.7bottom 5.6%DStrongest: walkability A+, schools B−·lowest: cost of living D
691Las Lomasunincorporated, Monterey County · 3,355 people30.6bottom 5.5%DStrongest: walkability A−, health C+·lowest: cost of living D−
692FowlerFresno County · 7,745 people30.5bottom 5.4%DStrongest: schools B, hazard risk B−·lowest: cost of living C−
693RialtoSan Bernardino County · 106,554 people30.4bottom 5.3%DStrongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
694ColtonSan Bernardino County · 53,383 people30.4bottom 5.2%DStrongest: walkability A−, jobs & income C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
695SalinasMonterey County · 159,134 people30.4bottom 5.2%DStrongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D
696McFarlandKern County · 14,709 people30.3bottom 5.2%DStrongest: walkability B+, hazard risk B−·lowest: health D−
697OxnardVentura County · 199,651 people30.3bottom 5.2%DStrongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D
698Tiptonunincorporated, Tulare County · 2,851 people30.3bottom 5.2%DStrongest: walkability B+, schools B−·lowest: jobs & income D
699Castrovilleunincorporated, Monterey County · 6,720 people30.3bottom 5.1%DStrongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D
700LindsayTulare County · 12,578 people30.2bottom 5.1%DStrongest: walkability B+, hazard risk B−·lowest: jobs & income D
701Happy Valleyunincorporated, Shasta County · 5,944 people30.2bottom 5.1%DStrongest: health B−, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
702CeresStanislaus County · 48,982 people30.2bottom 5.0%DStrongest: walkability B+, schools C+·lowest: cost of living D
703CalexicoImperial County · 38,623 people30.1bottom 5.0%DStrongest: walkability B+, safety B·lowest: cost of living D
704Orosiunincorporated, Tulare County · 8,966 people30.1bottom 4.9%D−Strongest: hazard risk B, schools B−·lowest: health D
705Green Acresunincorporated, Riverside County · 3,382 people30.0bottom 4.9%D−Strongest: jobs & income C+, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
706StocktonSan Joaquin County · 324,597 people30.0bottom 4.9%D−Strongest: walkability A−, hazard risk C+·lowest: safety D−
707Westmontunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 34,123 people30.0bottom 4.8%D−Strongest: walkability A, schools B−·lowest: cost of living D
708ModestoStanislaus County · 219,652 people30.0bottom 4.8%D−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income B−·lowest: cost of living D
709PerrisRiverside County · 83,237 people30.0bottom 4.8%D−Strongest: walkability A−, jobs & income B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
710Phelanunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 18,496 people29.9bottom 4.8%D−Strongest: walkability B−, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
711KermanFresno County · 17,553 people29.9bottom 4.7%D−Strongest: walkability B+, schools B−·lowest: health D
712WilliamsColusa County · 5,529 people29.9bottom 4.7%D−Strongest: health C+, walkability C+·lowest: hazard risk D
713ShafterKern County · 23,871 people29.9bottom 4.7%D−Strongest: walkability B, hazard risk C+·lowest: health D
714PortervilleTulare County · 63,088 people29.8bottom 4.7%D−Strongest: walkability B, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D
715Pixleyunincorporated, Tulare County · 3,742 people29.8bottom 4.6%D−Strongest: schools C+, hazard risk C+·lowest: jobs & income C−
716Niceunincorporated, Lake County · 2,569 people29.7bottom 4.6%D−Strongest: walkability A−, cost of living C·lowest: hazard risk D−
717South Taftunincorporated, Kern County · 2,939 people29.7bottom 4.5%D−Strongest: walkability B+, cost of living B·lowest: jobs & income D−
718Mountain View Acresunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 3,512 people29.6bottom 4.5%D−Strongest: walkability C+, cost of living C+·lowest: hazard risk C−
719BarstowSan Bernardino County · 24,804 people29.6bottom 4.5%D−Strongest: walkability A, cost of living B·lowest: safety D−
720WatsonvilleSanta Cruz County · 50,716 people29.6bottom 4.5%D−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income C·lowest: hazard risk D−
721Apple ValleySan Bernardino County · 75,247 people29.6bottom 4.4%D−Strongest: walkability B, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D
722Prunedaleunincorporated, Monterey County · 19,723 people29.6bottom 4.4%D−Strongest: jobs & income B−, health B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
723Boronunincorporated, Kern County · 2,698 people29.6bottom 4.4%D−Strongest: cost of living B−, schools B−·lowest: jobs & income D−
724VallejoSolano County · 123,287 people29.6bottom 4.4%D−Strongest: walkability A, health B−·lowest: safety D−
725Homelandunincorporated, Riverside County · 7,584 people29.5bottom 4.3%D−Strongest: cost of living B−, schools C·lowest: hazard risk D−
726Bell GardensLos Angeles County · 37,367 people29.5bottom 4.3%D−Strongest: walkability A+, jobs & income C+·lowest: hazard risk D
727Homestead Valleyunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 2,689 people29.4bottom 4.3%D−Strongest: cost of living B, walkability B·lowest: jobs & income D−
728UkiahMendocino County · 16,068 people29.3bottom 4.2%D−Strongest: walkability A+, health C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
729Heberunincorporated, Imperial County · 7,312 people29.2bottom 4.1%D−Strongest: schools B, jobs & income C·lowest: hazard risk D
730LakeportLake County · 5,059 people29.2bottom 4.1%D−Strongest: walkability A, health B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
731AndersonShasta County · 11,131 people29.2bottom 4.1%D−Strongest: walkability A−, health C·lowest: hazard risk D
732Los BanosMerced County · 49,614 people29.2bottom 4.1%D−Strongest: walkability B+, schools C+·lowest: cost of living D−
733La Crestaunincorporated, Kern County · 8,389 people29.0bottom 4.0%D−Strongest: walkability A−, hazard risk B−·lowest: health D
734WillowsGlenn County · 6,116 people29.0bottom 3.9%D−Strongest: walkability B+, schools C+·lowest: jobs & income D
735LivingstonMerced County · 14,690 people28.9bottom 3.9%D−Strongest: walkability B−, schools C+·lowest: cost of living D
736Oildaleunincorporated, Kern County · 34,687 people28.8bottom 3.9%D−Strongest: walkability A−, hazard risk C+·lowest: health D
737CudahyLos Angeles County · 21,445 people28.7bottom 3.8%D−Strongest: walkability A, schools B−·lowest: cost of living D
738Huntington ParkLos Angeles County · 51,544 people28.6bottom 3.7%D−Strongest: walkability A+, schools B−·lowest: safety D
739Desert Hot SpringsRiverside County · 34,009 people28.5bottom 3.7%D−Strongest: walkability A, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
740HesperiaSan Bernardino County · 102,605 people28.4bottom 3.6%D−Strongest: walkability B, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D
741Clearlake Rivieraunincorporated, Lake County · 4,122 people28.3bottom 3.5%D−Strongest: health B, jobs & income C·lowest: hazard risk D−
742ComptonLos Angeles County · 90,500 people28.2bottom 3.5%D−Strongest: walkability A, schools B−·lowest: safety D−
743TaftKern County · 6,995 people28.2bottom 3.4%D−Strongest: walkability A, cost of living C·lowest: hazard risk D
744WillitsMendocino County · 4,760 people27.9bottom 3.3%D−Strongest: walkability A+, safety C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
745Oroville Eastunincorporated, Butte County · 7,504 people27.9bottom 3.3%D−Strongest: health B−, jobs & income C+·lowest: walkability D
746Oasisunincorporated, Riverside County · 4,051 people27.9bottom 3.2%D−Strongest: cost of living B, walkability B·lowest: health D−
747East Hemetunincorporated, Riverside County · 20,257 people27.8bottom 3.2%D−Strongest: walkability B+, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
748King CityMonterey County · 14,002 people27.8bottom 3.2%D−Strongest: walkability A−, safety C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
749Lamontunincorporated, Kern County · 13,164 people27.8bottom 3.1%D−Strongest: walkability B, cost of living C+·lowest: health D−
750GreenfieldMonterey County · 21,138 people27.8bottom 3.1%D−Strongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D
751South El MonteLos Angeles County · 18,963 people27.7bottom 3.1%D−Strongest: walkability A, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
752Crescent CityDel Norte County · 6,002 people27.7bottom 3.0%D−Strongest: walkability A+, health B−·lowest: safety D−
753DinubaTulare County · 25,949 people27.7bottom 3.0%D−Strongest: schools B, walkability B−·lowest: jobs & income D
754Yucca ValleySan Bernardino County · 21,887 people27.6bottom 3.0%D−Strongest: walkability B+, health C·lowest: hazard risk D
755Oakhurstunincorporated, Madera County · 6,091 people27.5bottom 2.9%D−Strongest: health B−, schools C·lowest: hazard risk D−
756Lake Isabellaunincorporated, Kern County · 4,059 people27.5bottom 2.9%D−Strongest: cost of living B−, walkability C+·lowest: jobs & income D−
757San JacintoRiverside County · 56,014 people27.5bottom 2.9%D−Strongest: walkability B+, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
758InglewoodLos Angeles County · 101,662 people27.4bottom 2.9%D−Strongest: walkability A+, jobs & income C+·lowest: cost of living D−
759WascoKern County · 26,525 people27.4bottom 2.8%D−Strongest: walkability B, hazard risk B−·lowest: health D
760AtwaterMerced County · 32,133 people27.3bottom 2.8%D−Strongest: walkability B+, schools B−·lowest: cost of living D
761Kelly Ridgeunincorporated, Butte County · 2,825 people27.3bottom 2.8%D−Strongest: health B, walkability C+·lowest: cost of living C−
762West Modestounincorporated, Stanislaus County · 5,978 people27.3bottom 2.8%D−Strongest: walkability B+, jobs & income C·lowest: hazard risk D−
763MarysvilleYuba County · 12,738 people27.3bottom 2.8%D−Strongest: walkability B+, schools C+·lowest: jobs & income D
764Lucerne Valleyunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 5,957 people27.3bottom 2.8%D−Strongest: cost of living B−, walkability B−·lowest: jobs & income D−
765El Riounincorporated, Ventura County · 6,368 people27.1bottom 2.7%D−Strongest: walkability B−, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
766San BernardinoSan Bernardino County · 222,044 people26.9bottom 2.6%D−Strongest: walkability A−, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
767El CentroImperial County · 44,382 people26.9bottom 2.6%D−Strongest: walkability A−, safety C+·lowest: hazard risk D
768FarmersvilleTulare County · 10,326 people26.9bottom 2.5%D−Strongest: cost of living C+, schools C·lowest: health D
769EurekaHumboldt County · 25,304 people26.8bottom 2.5%D−Strongest: walkability A+, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D−
770Bret Harteunincorporated, Stanislaus County · 4,757 people26.8bottom 2.5%D−Strongest: walkability B+, hazard risk B·lowest: health D−
771LynwoodLos Angeles County · 63,512 people26.7bottom 2.4%D−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income C+·lowest: safety D
772Rexland Acresunincorporated, Kern County · 2,760 people26.6bottom 2.4%D−Strongest: walkability B−, schools C+·lowest: health D−
773Potomac Parkunincorporated, Kern County · 10,138 people26.5bottom 2.3%D−Strongest: walkability A−, cost of living C·lowest: health D−
774CorcoranKings County · 22,358 people26.5bottom 2.3%D−Strongest: hazard risk B−, walkability C+·lowest: health D−
775East Bakersfieldunincorporated, Kern County · 11,062 people26.4bottom 2.2%D−Strongest: walkability A−, hazard risk C+·lowest: health D−
776MaderaMadera County · 69,017 people26.4bottom 2.2%D−Strongest: walkability A−, schools C+·lowest: health D
777HemetRiverside County · 93,649 people26.4bottom 2.2%D−Strongest: walkability B+, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
778Bystromunincorporated, Stanislaus County · 4,143 people26.3bottom 2.2%D−Strongest: walkability A−, cost of living C·lowest: health D−
779Magaliaunincorporated, Butte County · 7,389 people26.2bottom 2.1%D−Strongest: schools C+, health C+·lowest: jobs & income D
780BakersfieldKern County · 422,165 people26.1bottom 2.1%D−Strongest: walkability B+, jobs & income C+·lowest: cost of living D−
781Santa MariaSanta Barbara County · 111,390 people26.0bottom 2.0%D−Strongest: walkability A, jobs & income C+·lowest: cost of living D
782TehachapiKern County · 11,852 people25.8bottom 2.0%D−Strongest: schools B−, walkability C+·lowest: hazard risk D
783Dos PalosMerced County · 5,697 people25.7bottom 2.0%D−Strongest: walkability A, schools C+·lowest: jobs & income D−
784Bayviewunincorporated, Humboldt County · 2,803 people25.7bottom 2.0%D−Strongest: walkability B+, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D
785BrawleyImperial County · 28,008 people25.7bottom 2.0%D−Strongest: walkability A−, schools C·lowest: hazard risk D
786Valle Vistaunincorporated, Riverside County · 18,602 people25.5bottom 1.8%D−Strongest: walkability B, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
787CalipatriaImperial County · 6,012 people25.3bottom 1.8%D−Strongest: schools C+, walkability C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
788HuronFresno County · 7,394 people25.3bottom 1.7%D−Strongest: walkability B, cost of living B−·lowest: health D−
789VictorvilleSan Bernardino County · 141,395 people25.3bottom 1.7%D−Strongest: walkability B+, jobs & income C−·lowest: hazard risk C−
790Campounincorporated, San Diego County · 2,729 people25.2bottom 1.7%D−Strongest: health C+, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
791North Lakeportunincorporated, Lake County · 2,995 people25.2bottom 1.7%D−Strongest: health B−, walkability C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
792San Andreasunincorporated, Calaveras County · 2,979 people25.0bottom 1.6%D−Strongest: walkability B, schools C+·lowest: jobs & income D−
793LancasterLos Angeles County · 170,084 people24.9bottom 1.6%D−Strongest: walkability B+, health C+·lowest: hazard risk D
794WoodlakeTulare County · 8,073 people24.8bottom 1.5%D−Strongest: walkability B−, cost of living C+·lowest: jobs & income D
795ParlierFresno County · 14,622 people24.7bottom 1.5%D−Strongest: walkability B−, cost of living C+·lowest: health D−
796PalmdaleLos Angeles County · 161,845 people24.7bottom 1.5%D−Strongest: walkability B, health C+·lowest: cost of living D
797Earlimartunincorporated, Tulare County · 7,214 people24.6bottom 1.5%D−Strongest: cost of living C+, schools C+·lowest: jobs & income D
798Benton Parkunincorporated, Kern County · 5,707 people24.5bottom 1.4%D−Strongest: walkability A, hazard risk C·lowest: health D−
799BanningRiverside County · 31,852 people24.4bottom 1.4%D−Strongest: walkability B−, safety C·lowest: hazard risk D−
800Rancho Calaverasunincorporated, Calaveras County · 7,131 people24.4bottom 1.4%D−Strongest: jobs & income C+, schools C+·lowest: cost of living D−
801Madera Acresunincorporated, Madera County · 9,846 people24.4bottom 1.4%D−Strongest: schools C+, jobs & income C·lowest: cost of living D
802CorningTehama County · 8,260 people24.3bottom 1.4%D−Strongest: walkability B+, health C·lowest: hazard risk D
803San JoaquinFresno County · 3,688 people24.2bottom 1.3%D−Strongest: walkability B, cost of living C+·lowest: jobs & income D−
804YrekaSiskiyou County · 7,714 people24.1bottom 1.3%D−Strongest: walkability B+, schools C·lowest: jobs & income D−
805Cottonwoodunincorporated, Kern County · 3,107 people24.0bottom 1.2%D−Strongest: walkability B+, hazard risk C·lowest: health D−
806Empireunincorporated, Stanislaus County · 3,429 people23.9bottom 1.2%D−Strongest: schools C+, cost of living C+·lowest: health D
807AdelantoSan Bernardino County · 38,798 people23.9bottom 1.2%D−Strongest: walkability B, cost of living C−·lowest: hazard risk D
808Fort BraggMendocino County · 6,946 people23.7bottom 1.1%D−Strongest: walkability A+, schools C+·lowest: cost of living D−
809South Orovilleunincorporated, Butte County · 2,846 people23.4bottom 1.1%D−Strongest: health C+, walkability C·lowest: jobs & income D
810Hillcrestunincorporated, Kern County · 10,511 people23.4bottom 1.1%D−Strongest: walkability B+, hazard risk B−·lowest: health D−
811East Portervilleunincorporated, Tulare County · 5,066 people23.3bottom 1.1%D−Strongest: schools C+, cost of living C+·lowest: jobs & income D−
812Thermalitounincorporated, Butte County · 6,720 people23.3bottom 1.0%D−Strongest: cost of living C+, schools C·lowest: jobs & income D
813East Nilesunincorporated, Kern County · 28,532 people23.2bottom 1.0%D−Strongest: walkability B+, hazard risk C·lowest: health D
814Morongo Valleyunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 4,209 people23.2bottom 1.0%D−Strongest: cost of living C+, schools C·lowest: hazard risk D−
815Good Hopeunincorporated, Riverside County · 8,816 people23.1bottom 1.0%D−Strongest: walkability B−, schools C·lowest: hazard risk D−
816Old Stineunincorporated, Kern County · 3,760 people23.0bottom 1.0%D−Strongest: walkability B, hazard risk C−·lowest: health D
817Parksdaleunincorporated, Madera County · 2,885 people22.9bottom 1.0%D−Strongest: walkability B, schools C+·lowest: health D
818MendotaFresno County · 12,778 people22.9bottom 1.0%D−Strongest: cost of living C+, walkability C+·lowest: health D−
819TulareTulare County · 73,907 people22.9bottom 0.9%D−Strongest: walkability B−, schools C·lowest: cost of living D
820Pajarounincorporated, Monterey County · 2,899 people22.8bottom 0.9%D−Strongest: walkability B−, schools C·lowest: hazard risk D−
821Rio DellHumboldt County · 3,211 people22.8bottom 0.9%D−Strongest: walkability B−, schools C·lowest: hazard risk D−
822Sun Villageunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 11,036 people22.6bottom 0.9%D−Strongest: walkability C+, jobs & income C−·lowest: hazard risk D
823MercedMerced County · 99,724 people22.2bottom 0.8%D−Strongest: walkability A−, schools C·lowest: cost of living D
824ArvinKern County · 19,820 people22.1bottom 0.8%D−Strongest: walkability B−, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
825Franklinunincorporated, Merced County · 7,392 people22.0bottom 0.7%D−Strongest: walkability C+, schools C·lowest: cost of living D
826ChowchillaMadera County · 18,730 people21.2bottom 0.6%D−Strongest: walkability B−, hazard risk C+·lowest: health D
827Rosamondunincorporated, Kern County · 21,473 people21.0bottom 0.6%D−Strongest: walkability C+, health C·lowest: cost of living D
828Lake Los Angelesunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 13,051 people20.8bottom 0.6%D−Strongest: cost of living C, walkability C·lowest: hazard risk D
829Lucerneunincorporated, Lake County · 3,435 people20.7bottom 0.5%D−Strongest: walkability B−, cost of living C·lowest: hazard risk D−
830Pine Mountain Clubunincorporated, Kern County · 2,838 people19.6bottom 0.4%D−Strongest: health B−, schools C−·lowest: hazard risk D−
831Ford Cityunincorporated, Kern County · 4,162 people19.5bottom 0.4%D−Strongest: walkability B−, cost of living C·lowest: jobs & income D−
832Red BluffTehama County · 14,404 people19.1bottom 0.3%D−Strongest: walkability B, schools C·lowest: safety D−
833Mojaveunincorporated, Kern County · 5,173 people19.0bottom 0.3%D−Strongest: cost of living C+, walkability C·lowest: jobs & income D−
834Frazier Parkunincorporated, Kern County · 2,681 people18.9bottom 0.3%D−Strongest: walkability B−, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D−
835OrovilleButte County · 20,451 people18.8bottom 0.3%D−Strongest: walkability B+, hazard risk C−·lowest: safety D−
836Salton Cityunincorporated, Imperial County · 5,988 people18.7bottom 0.2%D−Strongest: walkability C+, schools C·lowest: jobs & income D−
837ClearlakeLake County · 16,893 people18.2bottom 0.2%D−Strongest: walkability A, cost of living C−·lowest: jobs & income D−
838Kelseyvilleunincorporated, Lake County · 4,011 people17.5bottom 0.2%D−Strongest: walkability B−, schools C·lowest: hazard risk D−
839Piñon Hillsunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 7,065 people17.5bottom 0.2%D−Strongest: schools C+, cost of living D·lowest: hazard risk D−
840Palermounincorporated, Butte County · 5,266 people17.1bottom 0.2%D−Strongest: walkability C, cost of living C−·lowest: jobs & income D
841California CityKern County · 13,300 people15.0bottom 0.1%D−Strongest: walkability C, cost of living C−·lowest: jobs & income D−
Method
How this list is made
Each town’s overall grade blends seven livability grades: cost of living (weight 18), safety (18), schools (16), health (14), jobs & income (12), walkability (8) and hazard risk (4). A town needs 2,500+ residents and three of the first four. Letters are national, so an A here means the same as an A in any state; the list is the same towns in the same order, ranked within California. Towns without their own FBI figures are graded on the rest and their page says why.
Data years: crime 2023–2025 (FBI), Census ACS 2020–2024, CDC PLACES 2025, state school tests. How grades work
Left off: college campuses
Places where more than half the residents are college students (ACS) are graded like every town but kept off this list, since its figures mostly describe student life.
- CIsla Vista 83% college students
- B+Pepperdine University 83% college students
- A−University of California-Santa Barbara 92% college students
- C+California Polytechnic State University 98% college students
- A+Stanford 79% college students
Quick answers
Questions people ask
What is the best place to live in California?
San Miguel (Contra Costa County) ranks first of 841 graded towns, with an A; health (A+) and schools (A+) are its strongest grades; hazard risk (D−) is its lowest. Saratoga and Orinda follow.
What is the best small town in California?
Among towns of 2,500 to 9,999 residents, San Miguel ranks first (A), then Los Altos Hills and Shingle Springs.
How are these towns ranked?
By the overall grade, which blends seven livability grades from public data. The letter is national; the rank is within California. The full method is on How grades work.
Why isn’t my town on this list?
The list covers towns of 2,500+ residents with an overall grade (841 in California). 217 smaller places have subject grades only; 1 town of 2,500+ lack enough data for a grade; 5 college campuses (Isla Vista, Pepperdine University, University of California-Santa Barbara, California Polytechnic State University, Stanford) are left off. Every town is on the California page.
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