El Monte, CA vs Imperial Beach, 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
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
El Monte leads in crime level (11.6 vs 14.8). Imperial Beach leads in median household income ($75,731 vs $59,929). Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 103,794 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
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
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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