American Canyon, CA vs South El Monte, 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.
American Canyon
64.1
#1715 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
American Canyon leads in median household income ($122,694 vs $67,724). South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 36). American Canyon leads in crime level (8.9 vs 12.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Canyon, CA | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1715) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 21,347 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $738,626 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $122,694 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | D+32.9 |
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64.1 Score
American Canyon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$738,626
Population
21,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
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62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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