Lake Elsinore, CA vs Pittsburg, 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.
Lake Elsinore
62.4
#1859 nationally
Pittsburg
62
#1881 nationally
Lake Elsinore leads in crime level (4.7 vs 12.6). Pittsburg leads in walk score (39 vs 25). Pittsburg leads in median household income ($98,408 vs $89,788).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Elsinore, CA | Pittsburg, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1859) | 62 (#1881) |
| Population | 73,028 | 75,803 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $589,630 | $566,408 |
| Median Household Income | $89,788 | $98,408 |
| Average Commute | 42.6 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+38.0 |
D-
62.4 Score
Lake Elsinore, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$589,630
Population
73,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
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D-
62 Score
Pittsburg, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$566,408
Population
75,803
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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