Bellflower, CA vs Riverside, 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.
Bellflower
60.8
#1920 nationally
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Bellflower leads in walk score (66 vs 43). Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $75,379). Riverside leads in cost of living index (140 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellflower, CA | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1920) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 75,122 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $805,101 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $75,379 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+1.3 |
D-
60.8 Score
Bellflower, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,101
Population
75,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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D-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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