Gardena, CA vs Harrisonburg, VA
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
Harrisonburg
72
#935 nationally
Harrisonburg leads in crime level (7.3 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 45). Harrisonburg leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Harrisonburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 72 (#935) |
| Population | 58,377 | 51,082 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $356,075 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $56,050 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+25.4 |
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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C-
72 Score
Harrisonburg, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$356,075
Population
51,082
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Northeast
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