Galveston, TX 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.
Galveston
71.6
#967 nationally
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Galveston leads in cost of living index (101 vs 154). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 54). Galveston leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Gardena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 61.9 (#1883) |
| Population | 53,237 | 58,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $792,958 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $75,443 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.6 Score
Galveston, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$320,772
Population
53,237
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Southwest
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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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