Baldwin Park, CA vs Modesto, 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
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Baldwin Park leads in crime level (11.1 vs 18.0). Baldwin Park leads in walk score (55 vs 48). Modesto leads in cost of living index (130 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 68,806 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.0 |
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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D
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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