La Puente, CA vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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.
La Puente
62.6
#1839 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
La Puente leads in walk score (60 vs 45). Wheat Ridge leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 30.6 min). La Puente leads in crime level (11.2 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Puente, CA | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1839) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 36,516 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $724,717 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $77,702 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+19.5 |
D-
62.6 Score
La Puente, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$724,717
Population
36,516
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Pacific
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D
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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