Baldwin Park, CA vs Plano, TX
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
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Baldwin Park leads in walk score (55 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 145). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $76,002).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 68,806 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.2 |
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-
72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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