Hialeah, FL 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.
Hialeah
67.6
#1400 nationally
Lake Elsinore
62.4
#1859 nationally
Hialeah leads in walk score (68 vs 25). Lake Elsinore leads in crime level (4.7 vs 8.7). Lake Elsinore leads in median household income ($89,788 vs $49,531).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hialeah, FL | Lake Elsinore, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1400) | 62.4 (#1859) |
| Population | 221,300 | 73,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,442 | $589,630 |
| Median Household Income | $49,531 | $89,788 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 42.6 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | R+1.3 |
D+
67.6 Score
Hialeah, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$445,442
Population
221,300
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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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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