Baldwin Park, CA vs El Centro, 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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
El Centro
70
#1141 nationally
El Centro leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 30.5 min). Baldwin Park leads in median household income ($76,002 vs $54,922). El Centro leads in cost of living index (111 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | El Centro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 70 (#1141) |
| Population | 68,806 | 43,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $396,150 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $54,922 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+0.9 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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C-
70 Score
El Centro, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,150
Population
43,772
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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