Gardena, CA vs Miami Lakes, FL
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
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Miami Lakes leads in crime level (2.8 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 35). Miami Lakes leads in median household income ($90,339 vs $75,443).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Miami Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 66.8 (#1500) |
| Population | 58,377 | 31,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $654,424 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $90,339 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.4 |
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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D
66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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