Indio, CA vs South Gate, 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.
Indio
62.7
#1831 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 32). Indio leads in average commute (23 min vs 32.3 min). South Gate leads in crime level (14.4 vs 18.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indio, CA | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1831) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 93,057 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $512,560 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $68,436 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 18.3 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.7 Score
Indio, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$512,560
Population
93,057
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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