Ceres, CA vs Monterey Park, 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.
Ceres
64
#1723 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 44). Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 10.9). Ceres leads in cost of living index (125 vs 169).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ceres, CA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1723) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 48,397 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $456,636 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $70,191 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 10.9 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.0 | D+32.9 |
D
64 Score
Ceres, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,636
Population
48,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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D
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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