Coon Rapids, MN 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.
Coon Rapids
74.4
#593 nationally
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Coon Rapids leads in crime level (5.8 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 25). Coon Rapids leads in cost of living index (106 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Coon Rapids, MN | Gardena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#593) | 61.9 (#1883) |
| Population | 63,377 | 58,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,555 | $792,958 |
| Median Household Income | $85,445 | $75,443 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+32.9 |
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74.4 Score
Coon Rapids, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,555
Population
63,377
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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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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