Fort Pierce, 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.
Fort Pierce
69.2
#1240 nationally
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 36). Fort Pierce leads in crime level (10.0 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in median household income ($75,443 vs $45,121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Pierce, FL | Gardena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.2 (#1240) | 61.9 (#1883) |
| Population | 49,374 | 58,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $277,496 | $792,958 |
| Median Household Income | $45,121 | $75,443 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+9.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.2 Score
Fort Pierce, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,496
Population
49,374
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
36
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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