Duncanville, TX 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.
Duncanville
74.6
#573 nationally
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Duncanville leads in crime level (8.4 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 43). Duncanville leads in cost of living index (100 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duncanville, TX | Gardena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#573) | 61.9 (#1883) |
| Population | 38,883 | 58,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,035 | $792,958 |
| Median Household Income | $66,601 | $75,443 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
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74.6 Score
Duncanville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,035
Population
38,883
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
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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