Athens, AL vs St. Petersburg, 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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
St. Petersburg
67.8
#1386 nationally
Athens leads in crime level (6.7 vs 17.0). St. Petersburg leads in walk score (43 vs 21). St. Petersburg leads in median household income ($70,333 vs $57,444).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | St. Petersburg, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 67.8 (#1386) |
| Population | 30,904 | 263,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $358,420 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $70,333 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+5.2 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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D+
67.8 Score
St. Petersburg, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$358,420
Population
263,553
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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