El Monte, CA vs Homestead, FL
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
Homestead
62.9
#1814 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 32). Homestead leads in crime level (7.9 vs 11.6). Homestead leads in cost of living index (113 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Homestead, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 62.9 (#1814) |
| Population | 103,794 | 81,659 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $436,925 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $57,739 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 38.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.4 |
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-
62.9 Score
Homestead, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$436,925
Population
81,659
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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