Hialeah Gardens, FL vs Merced, 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
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Hialeah Gardens leads in crime level (1.7 vs 21.5). Hialeah Gardens leads in walk score (50 vs 42). Merced leads in average commute (27 min vs 30 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hialeah Gardens, FL | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1055) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 22,286 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,216 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $58,497 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | R+4.4 |
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
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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