El Monte, CA vs Mount Vernon, NY
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
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
El Monte leads in crime level (11.6 vs 14.9). Mount Vernon leads in median household income ($75,511 vs $59,929). El Monte leads in average commute (29.3 min vs 36.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Mount Vernon, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 63.8 (#1739) |
| Population | 103,794 | 71,168 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $581,799 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $75,511 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 36.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+26.3 |
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
63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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