El Monte, CA vs Lawndale, 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
Lawndale
63.3
#1777 nationally
El Monte leads in crime level (11.6 vs 16.3). Lawndale leads in walk score (82 vs 62). Lawndale leads in median household income ($76,213 vs $59,929).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Lawndale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 63.3 (#1777) |
| Population | 103,794 | 30,155 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $786,284 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $76,213 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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
63.3 Score
Lawndale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,284
Population
30,155
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Pacific
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