Gardner, MA vs Hawthorne, 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.
Gardner
66.9
#1484 nationally
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Gardner leads in crime level (9.0 vs 19.9). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 39). Gardner leads in cost of living index (109 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, MA | Hawthorne, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1484) | 60.4 (#1937) |
| Population | 20,974 | 83,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,602 | $881,878 |
| Median Household Income | $56,974 | $72,298 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 19.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | D+32.9 |
D
66.9 Score
Gardner, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,602
Population
20,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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