Lake Elsinore, CA vs Tustin, 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
Tustin
65.1
#1655 nationally
Tustin leads in walk score (51 vs 25). Tustin leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 42.6 min). Lake Elsinore leads in cost of living index (139 vs 182).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Elsinore, CA | Tustin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1859) | 65.1 (#1655) |
| Population | 73,028 | 77,704 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $589,630 | $1,169,038 |
| Median Household Income | $89,788 | $102,065 |
| Average Commute | 42.6 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 182 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+2.6 |
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
Pacific
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D
65.1 Score
Tustin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,169,038
Population
77,704
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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