Charlotte, NC vs Fort Pierce, 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.
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Fort Pierce
69.2
#1240 nationally
Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $45,121). Fort Pierce leads in walk score (36 vs 26). Fort Pierce leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Fort Pierce, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 69.2 (#1240) |
| Population | 897,720 | 49,374 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $277,496 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $45,121 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.0 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+9.1 |
D+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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D+
69.2 Score
Fort Pierce, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,496
Population
49,374
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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