Boynton Beach, FL vs Gardena, 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.
Boynton Beach
66.8
#1496 nationally
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 34). Boynton Beach leads in crime level (11.4 vs 19.3). Boynton Beach leads in cost of living index (113 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boynton Beach, FL | Gardena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1496) | 61.9 (#1883) |
| Population | 81,267 | 58,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $403,839 | $792,958 |
| Median Household Income | $68,875 | $75,443 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+32.9 |
D
66.8 Score
Boynton Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,839
Population
81,267
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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D-
61.9 Score
Gardena, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$792,958
Population
58,377
Crime
High
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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