Gardena, CA vs Pembroke Pines, 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
Pembroke Pines
67.3
#1441 nationally
Pembroke Pines leads in crime level (5.0 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 32). Pembroke Pines leads in cost of living index (123 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Pembroke Pines, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 67.3 (#1441) |
| Population | 58,377 | 171,119 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $490,388 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $77,657 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+17.0 |
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+
67.3 Score
Pembroke Pines, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$490,388
Population
171,119
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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