Galveston, TX vs Hialeah Gardens, FL
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.
Galveston
71.6
#967 nationally
Hialeah Gardens
70.8
#1055 nationally
Hialeah Gardens leads in crime level (1.7 vs 14.7). Galveston leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 30 min). Galveston leads in cost of living index (101 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Hialeah Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 70.8 (#1055) |
| Population | 53,237 | 22,286 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $423,216 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $58,497 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | R+11.4 |
C-
71.6 Score
Galveston, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$320,772
Population
53,237
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Southwest
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C-
70.8 Score
Hialeah Gardens, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,216
Population
22,286
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Southeast
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