Foley, AL vs Gardner, KS
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.
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Gardner
76
#395 nationally
Gardner leads in median household income ($91,232 vs $60,090). Gardner leads in crime level (3.8 vs 5.3). Gardner leads in average commute (24 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Gardner, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 76 (#395) |
| Population | 24,873 | 25,378 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $355,396 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $91,232 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+8.5 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Gardner has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.3 Score
Foley, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,017
Population
24,873
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$60,090
Southeast
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C
76 Score
Gardner, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,396
Population
25,378
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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