Conway, AR 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.
Conway
71.8
#956 nationally
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 25). Conway leads in cost of living index (95 vs 154). Gardena leads in median household income ($75,443 vs $54,036).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conway, AR | Gardena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#956) | 61.9 (#1883) |
| Population | 69,580 | 58,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,195 | $792,958 |
| Median Household Income | $54,036 | $75,443 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 14.3 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.3 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.8 Score
Conway, AR
Arkansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$251,195
Population
69,580
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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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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