Santa Fe Springs, CA vs South Gate, 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.
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in crime level (14.4 vs 24.8). Santa Fe Springs leads in median household income ($81,500 vs $67,188). Santa Fe Springs leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Fe Springs, CA | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 55 (#1960) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 20,174 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,501 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $81,500 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 70 |
| Crime Level | 24.8 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that South Gate has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
F
55 Score
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,501
Population
20,174
Crime
High
Median Income
$81,500
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D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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