Franklin 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
Franklin Town leads in crime level (2.6 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 22). Franklin Town leads in median household income ($138,062 vs $75,443).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin Town, MA | Gardena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,125 | 58,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $792,958 |
| Median Household Income | $138,062 | $75,443 |
| Average Commute | 34.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.8 | D+32.9 |
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Score
Franklin Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
33,125
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$138,062
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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