Monterey Park, CA vs Oxnard, 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.
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Oxnard
62.3
#1864 nationally
Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 16.3). Oxnard leads in median household income ($90,409 vs $76,892). Oxnard leads in average commute (25.2 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey Park, CA | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1770) | 62.3 (#1864) |
| Population | 57,877 | 198,488 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $926,209 | $771,743 |
| Median Household Income | $76,892 | $90,409 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+15.1 |
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
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D-
62.3 Score
Oxnard, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$771,743
Population
198,488
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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