Baldwin Park, CA vs Oakland, 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
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 55). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $76,002). Baldwin Park leads in cost of living index (145 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 68,806 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+53.6 |
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-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
Pacific
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