Gardner, MA vs Hemet, 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
Hemet
60.8
#1922 nationally
Gardner leads in crime level (9.0 vs 11.6). Gardner leads in average commute (31.7 min vs 36.8 min). Gardner leads in median household income ($56,974 vs $49,901).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, MA | Hemet, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1484) | 60.8 (#1922) |
| Population | 20,974 | 92,368 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,602 | $447,218 |
| Median Household Income | $56,974 | $49,901 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 36.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 11.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | R+1.3 |
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-
60.8 Score
Hemet, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$447,218
Population
92,368
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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