Gardena, CA vs Round Rock, 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
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 154). Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $75,443).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 58,377 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.5 |
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
75.1 Score
Round Rock, TX
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
Median Home
$405,249
Population
139,077
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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