El Monte, CA vs Highland, 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
Highland
62.5
#1849 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 35). El Monte leads in crime level (11.6 vs 14.6). Highland leads in median household income ($72,222 vs $59,929).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Highland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 62.5 (#1849) |
| Population | 103,794 | 56,202 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $542,040 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $72,222 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 14.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.1 |
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-
62.5 Score
Highland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$542,040
Population
56,202
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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