Hialeah Gardens, FL vs Mercer Island, 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.
Hialeah Gardens
70.8
#1055 nationally
Mercer Island
64.9
#1667 nationally
Mercer Island leads in median household income ($190,985 vs $58,497). Hialeah Gardens leads in cost of living index (116 vs 264). Mercer Island leads in crime level (1.0 vs 1.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hialeah Gardens, FL | Mercer Island, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1055) | 64.9 (#1667) |
| Population | 22,286 | 24,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,216 | $2,295,406 |
| Median Household Income | $58,497 | $190,985 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 264 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+51.7 |
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
64.9 Score
Mercer Island, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,295,406
Population
24,742
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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