Gardena, CA vs Hutto, TX
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.
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Hutto
75
#516 nationally
Hutto leads in crime level (1.6 vs 19.3). Hutto leads in median household income ($105,743 vs $75,443). Hutto leads in cost of living index (110 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Hutto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 75 (#516) |
| Population | 58,377 | 38,765 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $335,073 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $105,743 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.5 |
Data coverage note: Hutto is missing data for 1 metric that Gardena has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C
75 Score
Hutto, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,073
Population
38,765
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,743
Southwest
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