Alexandria, VA vs Fort Walton Beach, FL
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.
Alexandria
67.6
#1397 nationally
Fort Walton Beach
72.1
#925 nationally
Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $61,820). Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 38). Fort Walton Beach leads in cost of living index (106 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 72.1 (#925) |
| Population | 155,230 | 20,925 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $325,397 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $61,820 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | R+42.5 |
D+
67.6 Score
Alexandria, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$672,586
Population
155,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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C-
72.1 Score
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,397
Population
20,925
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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