El Monte, CA vs Seal Beach, 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
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 41). Seal Beach leads in median household income ($75,507 vs $59,929). El Monte leads in crime level (11.6 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 103,794 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
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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F
59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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