Arcadia, CA vs Lake Elsinore, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Lake Elsinore
62.4
#1859 nationally
Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 25). Lake Elsinore leads in cost of living index (139 vs 225). Arcadia leads in average commute (30.5 min vs 42.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Lake Elsinore, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 62.4 (#1859) |
| Population | 54,157 | 73,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $589,630 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $89,788 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 42.6 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+1.3 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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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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