Fredericksburg, VA 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.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 46). Fredericksburg leads in cost of living index (129 vs 154). Fredericksburg leads in crime level (16.5 vs 19.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Gardena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 61.9 (#1883) |
| Population | 28,928 | 58,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $792,958 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $75,443 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | D+32.9 |
D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
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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