El Monte, CA vs Laguna Niguel, 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
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Laguna Niguel leads in crime level (3.5 vs 11.6). Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $59,929). El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Laguna Niguel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 64.5 (#1689) |
| Population | 103,794 | 62,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $1,494,001 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $135,822 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
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
64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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