El Monte, CA vs Fountain Valley, 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.
El Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
Fountain Valley
64.7
#1677 nationally
Fountain Valley leads in crime level (4.9 vs 11.6). Fountain Valley leads in median household income ($108,860 vs $59,929). El Monte leads in cost of living index (151 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Fountain Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 64.7 (#1677) |
| Population | 103,794 | 55,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $1,397,460 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $108,860 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
D-
61.6 Score
El Monte, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$764,928
Population
103,794
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
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D
64.7 Score
Fountain Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,397,460
Population
55,468
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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