Dana Point, CA vs Miami Lakes, 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.
Dana Point
62.9
#1811 nationally
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Miami Lakes leads in crime level (2.8 vs 5.1). Miami Lakes leads in cost of living index (136 vs 207). Dana Point leads in walk score (53 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dana Point, CA | Miami Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1811) | 66.8 (#1500) |
| Population | 32,567 | 31,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,754,054 | $654,424 |
| Median Household Income | $119,632 | $90,339 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.4 |
D-
62.9 Score
Dana Point, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,754,054
Population
32,567
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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D
66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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