Oakland, CA vs South El Monte, 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.
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $67,724). Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 61). South El Monte leads in average commute (27.7 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 433,823 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 61 |
| Crime Level | High | 12.8 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
Pacific
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D-
62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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