Gardner, MA vs Universal City, 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.
Gardner
66.9
#1484 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Universal City leads in crime level (7.1 vs 9.0). Universal City leads in median household income ($71,287 vs $56,974). Universal City leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, MA | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1484) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 20,974 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,602 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $56,974 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | D+9.8 |
D
66.9 Score
Gardner, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,602
Population
20,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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