El Monte, CA vs Galt, 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
Galt
63
#1805 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 33). Galt leads in median household income ($85,069 vs $59,929). Galt leads in cost of living index (133 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Galt, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 63 (#1805) |
| Population | 103,794 | 25,767 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $535,863 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $85,069 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+19.7 |
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
Pacific
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D
63 Score
Galt, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,863
Population
25,767
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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