Paramount, CA vs Santa Ana, 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.
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 55). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 29 min). Santa Ana leads in median household income ($72,458 vs $67,197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 51,072 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
D-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
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