Hamilton, OH vs Lake Elsinore, 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.
Hamilton
71.3
#994 nationally
Lake Elsinore
62.4
#1859 nationally
Lake Elsinore leads in crime level (4.7 vs 8.6). Lake Elsinore leads in median household income ($89,788 vs $52,995). Hamilton leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 42.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hamilton, OH | Lake Elsinore, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#994) | 62.4 (#1859) |
| Population | 62,997 | 73,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,935 | $589,630 |
| Median Household Income | $52,995 | $89,788 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 42.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.3 | R+1.3 |
C-
71.3 Score
Hamilton, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$308,935
Population
62,997
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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D-
62.4 Score
Lake Elsinore, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$589,630
Population
73,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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