Gardena, CA vs Marshall, TX
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
Marshall
80
#97 nationally
Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 23). Marshall leads in crime level (9.4 vs 19.3). Marshall leads in cost of living index (89 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Marshall, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 80 (#97) |
| Population | 58,377 | 24,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $166,238 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $49,162 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 9.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+50.6 |
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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B-
80 Score
Marshall, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$166,238
Population
24,118
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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