El Monte, CA vs Spring Valley, 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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 51). Spring Valley leads in cost of living index (126 vs 151). El Monte leads in median household income ($59,929 vs $50,749).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 103,794 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.8 |
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-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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