Gardena, CA vs Stuart, 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.
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Stuart leads in crime level (8.4 vs 19.3). Stuart leads in cost of living index (109 vs 154). Stuart leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Stuart, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 66.3 (#1563) |
| Population | 58,377 | 19,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $375,621 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $61,878 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+31.1 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Gardena has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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