Gardena, CA vs Shakopee, MN
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
Shakopee
75.7
#430 nationally
Shakopee leads in crime level (3.2 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 29). Shakopee leads in median household income ($103,924 vs $75,443).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Shakopee, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 75.7 (#430) |
| Population | 58,377 | 47,158 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $409,969 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $103,924 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+8.5 |
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
75.7 Score
Shakopee, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,969
Population
47,158
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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