Gardena, CA vs Mercer Island, WA
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
Mercer Island
64.9
#1667 nationally
Mercer Island leads in crime level (1.0 vs 19.3). Mercer Island leads in median household income ($190,985 vs $75,443). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Mercer Island, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 64.9 (#1667) |
| Population | 58,377 | 24,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $2,295,406 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $190,985 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 264 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+51.7 |
D-
61.9 Score
Gardena, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$792,958
Population
58,377
Crime
High
Walk Score
75
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D
64.9 Score
Mercer Island, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,295,406
Population
24,742
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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