Hialeah Gardens, FL vs South El Monte, 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.
Hialeah Gardens
70.8
#1055 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
Hialeah Gardens leads in crime level (1.7 vs 12.8). Hialeah Gardens leads in cost of living index (116 vs 148). South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hialeah Gardens, FL | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1055) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 22,286 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,216 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $58,497 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.8 Score
Hialeah Gardens, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,216
Population
22,286
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Southeast
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D-
62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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