Baldwin Park, CA vs Mercer Island, WA
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
Mercer Island
64.9
#1667 nationally
Mercer Island leads in crime level (1.0 vs 11.1). Mercer Island leads in median household income ($190,985 vs $76,002). Baldwin Park leads in cost of living index (145 vs 264).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Mercer Island, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 64.9 (#1667) |
| Population | 68,806 | 24,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $2,295,406 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $190,985 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 264 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+51.7 |
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
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D
64.9 Score
Mercer Island, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,295,406
Population
24,742
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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