El Monte, CA vs Forest Grove, OR
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.
El Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 41). Forest Grove leads in median household income ($77,977 vs $59,929). Forest Grove leads in crime level (9.2 vs 11.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Forest Grove, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 66.1 (#1584) |
| Population | 103,794 | 26,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $526,407 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $77,977 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+34.0 |
D-
61.6 Score
El Monte, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$764,928
Population
103,794
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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D
66.1 Score
Forest Grove, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$526,407
Population
26,799
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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