Hialeah Gardens, FL vs Lakewood, CA
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.
Hialeah Gardens
70.8
#1055 nationally
Lakewood
63.1
#1796 nationally
Hialeah Gardens leads in crime level (1.7 vs 12.4). Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $58,497). Hialeah Gardens leads in cost of living index (116 vs 168).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hialeah Gardens, FL | Lakewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1055) | 63.1 (#1796) |
| Population | 22,286 | 78,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,216 | $882,830 |
| Median Household Income | $58,497 | $113,030 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.8 Score
Hialeah Gardens, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,216
Population
22,286
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Southeast
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D
63.1 Score
Lakewood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$882,830
Population
78,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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