El Monte, CA vs Montebello, 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.
El Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
Montebello
61.4
#1909 nationally
Montebello leads in median household income ($72,317 vs $59,929). El Monte leads in crime level (11.6 vs 13.6). El Monte leads in average commute (29.3 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Montebello, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 61.4 (#1909) |
| Population | 103,794 | 60,015 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $825,165 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $72,317 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 13.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 156 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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
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D-
61.4 Score
Montebello, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$825,165
Population
60,015
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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