Lake Forest, CA vs Monterey Park, 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 Forest
65.3
#1638 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Lake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.5). Lake Forest leads in median household income ($128,358 vs $76,892). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Forest, CA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1638) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 85,840 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,187,225 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $128,358 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
D
65.3 Score
Lake Forest, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,187,225
Population
85,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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