Baldwin Park, CA vs Oceanside, 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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Baldwin Park leads in walk score (55 vs 39). Oceanside leads in median household income ($86,701 vs $76,002). Baldwin Park leads in crime level (11.1 vs 12.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Oceanside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 60 (#1941) |
| Population | 68,806 | 170,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $874,097 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $86,701 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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D-
60 Score
Oceanside, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$874,097
Population
170,020
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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