Athens, GA vs Boca Raton, 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
67.2
#1448 nationally
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
Boca Raton leads in crime level (4.7 vs 11.1). Boca Raton leads in median household income ($95,570 vs $48,692). Athens leads in cost of living index (101 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, GA | Boca Raton, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1448) | 69.8 (#1166) |
| Population | 129,933 | 99,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $344,516 | $576,025 |
| Median Household Income | $48,692 | $95,570 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.3 | D+0.8 |
D+
67.2 Score
Athens, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$344,516
Population
129,933
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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D+
69.8 Score
Boca Raton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,025
Population
99,974
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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