Framingham, MA vs South Gate, 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.
Framingham
64.6
#1685 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 42). Framingham leads in crime level (8.9 vs 14.4). Framingham leads in median household income ($94,909 vs $67,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Framingham, MA | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1685) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 71,875 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,985 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $94,909 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+32.9 |
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64.6 Score
Framingham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$671,985
Population
71,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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