Gloucester, MA vs Renton, 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Renton
63.3
#1781 nationally
Gloucester leads in crime level (7.6 vs 9.3). Gloucester leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 30.8 min). Renton leads in median household income ($92,292 vs $84,465).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Renton, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 63.3 (#1781) |
| Population | 29,959 | 104,491 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $746,360 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $92,292 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+51.7 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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63.3 Score
Renton, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$746,360
Population
104,491
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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