El Monte, CA vs Paramount, 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
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
El Monte leads in crime level (11.6 vs 15.0). Paramount leads in median household income ($67,197 vs $59,929). Paramount leads in cost of living index (141 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 103,794 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 141 |
| 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-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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