El Monte, CA vs Lockport, IL
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
Lockport
73
#798 nationally
Lockport leads in crime level (1.8 vs 11.6). El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 26). Lockport leads in median household income ($106,923 vs $59,929).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Lockport, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 73 (#798) |
| Population | 103,794 | 26,537 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $375,450 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $106,923 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+1.6 |
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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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C
73 Score
Lockport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,450
Population
26,537
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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