Gardena, CA vs Pittsburg, 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.
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Pittsburg
62
#1881 nationally
Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 39). Pittsburg leads in crime level (12.6 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 39.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Pittsburg, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 62 (#1881) |
| Population | 58,377 | 75,803 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $566,408 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $98,408 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+38.0 |
D-
61.9 Score
Gardena, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$792,958
Population
58,377
Crime
High
Walk Score
75
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D-
62 Score
Pittsburg, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$566,408
Population
75,803
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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