El Monte, CA vs Hartford, CT
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
Hartford
74.7
#564 nationally
El Monte leads in median household income ($59,929 vs $38,891). Hartford leads in cost of living index (101 vs 151). Hartford leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Hartford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 74.7 (#564) |
| Population | 103,794 | 121,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $203,328 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $38,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 3.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | N/A |
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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C
74.7 Score
Hartford, CT
Insurance capital with historic charm
Median Home
$203,328
Population
121,054
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Northeast
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