Apopka, FL vs Austin, TX
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.
Apopka
65.6
#1620 nationally
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 18). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 32.1 min). Apopka leads in cost of living index (115 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apopka, FL | Austin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1620) | 68.3 (#1322) |
| Population | 59,113 | 967,862 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,515 | $504,148 |
| Median Household Income | $87,394 | $91,461 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 11.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+39.3 |
D
65.6 Score
Apopka, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,515
Population
59,113
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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