Aliso Viejo, CA vs South Gate, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Aliso Viejo
67.6
#1398 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
Aliso Viejo leads in crime level (3.7 vs 14.4). South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 35). Aliso Viejo leads in median household income ($131,708 vs $67,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aliso Viejo, CA | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1398) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 50,263 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,005,543 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $131,708 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
Aliso Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,005,543
Population
50,263
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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