Alhambra, CA vs Lake Elsinore, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Lake Elsinore
62.4
#1859 nationally
Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 25). Alhambra leads in average commute (30.1 min vs 42.6 min). Lake Elsinore leads in crime level (4.7 vs 6.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Lake Elsinore, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 62.4 (#1859) |
| Population | 79,776 | 73,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $589,630 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $89,788 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 42.6 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+1.3 |
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63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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D-
62.4 Score
Lake Elsinore, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$589,630
Population
73,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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