Orange, TX vs South Gate, 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.
Orange
77.4
#249 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 24). Orange leads in cost of living index (88 vs 144). Orange leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orange, TX | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#249) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 19,108 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $184,568 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $58,756 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+66.7 | D+32.9 |
C+
77.4 Score
Orange, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,568
Population
19,108
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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