Bellflower, CA vs Santee, 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.
Bellflower
60.8
#1920 nationally
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Santee leads in crime level (7.0 vs 16.8). Bellflower leads in walk score (66 vs 35). Santee leads in median household income ($101,777 vs $75,379).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellflower, CA | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1920) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 75,122 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $805,101 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $75,379 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
D-
60.8 Score
Bellflower, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,101
Population
75,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
66
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D
63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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