Duarte, CA vs El Centro, 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.
Duarte
63.7
#1745 nationally
El Centro
70
#1141 nationally
Duarte leads in median household income ($93,908 vs $54,922). El Centro leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 30 min). El Centro leads in cost of living index (111 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duarte, CA | El Centro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1745) | 70 (#1141) |
| Population | 23,131 | 43,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $797,218 | $396,150 |
| Median Household Income | $93,908 | $54,922 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+0.9 |
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63.7 Score
Duarte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,218
Population
23,131
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
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70 Score
El Centro, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,150
Population
43,772
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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