Agawam Town, MA vs Gardena, 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
Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 23). Agawam Town leads in crime level (10.7 vs 19.3). Agawam Town leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Agawam Town, MA | Gardena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,406 | 58,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $792,958 |
| Median Household Income | $80,809 | $75,443 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+32.9 |
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Score
Agawam Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,406
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Median Income
$80,809
Northeast
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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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