Apex, NC vs Pinellas Park, 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Pinellas Park
72.9
#813 nationally
Apex leads in median household income ($129,688 vs $62,306). Pinellas Park leads in walk score (40 vs 26). Apex leads in crime level (4.7 vs 6.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Pinellas Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 72.9 (#813) |
| Population | 72,225 | 53,456 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $305,323 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $62,306 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+5.2 |
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70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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72.9 Score
Pinellas Park, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$305,323
Population
53,456
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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