Gallatin, TN vs Gardner, MA
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.
Gallatin
68.5
#1311 nationally
Gardner
66.9
#1484 nationally
Gardner leads in walk score (39 vs 24). Gallatin leads in crime level (5.7 vs 9.0). Gallatin leads in average commute (26 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gallatin, TN | Gardner, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1311) | 66.9 (#1484) |
| Population | 50,355 | 20,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $438,486 | $379,602 |
| Median Household Income | $68,548 | $56,974 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+41.8 | D+10.0 |
D+
68.5 Score
Gallatin, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$438,486
Population
50,355
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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D
66.9 Score
Gardner, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,602
Population
20,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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