Downey, CA vs Eastvale, 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.
Downey
61.3
#1911 nationally
Eastvale
64.7
#1676 nationally
Eastvale leads in crime level (2.6 vs 12.3). Downey leads in walk score (61 vs 24). Eastvale leads in median household income ($151,615 vs $84,236).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downey, CA | Eastvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.3 (#1911) | 64.7 (#1676) |
| Population | 108,816 | 70,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $885,146 | $942,542 |
| Median Household Income | $84,236 | $151,615 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 38.3 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+1.3 |
D-
61.3 Score
Downey, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$885,146
Population
108,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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D
64.7 Score
Eastvale, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$942,542
Population
70,510
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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