El Monte, CA vs Glendale, 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
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Glendale leads in crime level (7.9 vs 11.6). Glendale leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $59,929). El Monte leads in cost of living index (151 vs 193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Glendale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 62.9 (#1813) |
| Population | 103,794 | 187,050 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $1,197,708 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 193 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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