Athens, GA vs Pompano 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.
Athens
67.2
#1448 nationally
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Pompano Beach leads in crime level (6.5 vs 11.1). Pompano Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 27). Athens leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, GA | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1448) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 129,933 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $344,516 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $48,692 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.3 | D+17.0 |
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+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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