Bell Gardens, CA vs Seal Beach, 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.
Bell Gardens
62.8
#1820 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Bell Gardens leads in walk score (72 vs 41). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $53,935). Bell Gardens leads in crime level (10.6 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell Gardens, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1820) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 37,467 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $699,237 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $53,935 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 10.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
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62.8 Score
Bell Gardens, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$699,237
Population
37,467
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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