Gardena, CA vs San Mateo, 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
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
San Mateo leads in crime level (6.7 vs 19.3). San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $75,443). Gardena leads in cost of living index (154 vs 249).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 58,377 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+50.3 |
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
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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