Boca Raton, FL vs Miami 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.
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 38). Boca Raton leads in median household income ($95,570 vs $65,116). Miami Beach leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 72.3 (#907) |
| Population | 99,974 | 79,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $528,434 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $65,116 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | R+11.4 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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