Davie, FL vs Lake Forest, CA
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.
Davie
69.1
#1249 nationally
Lake Forest
65.3
#1638 nationally
Lake Forest leads in median household income ($128,358 vs $84,346). Lake Forest leads in walk score (41 vs 27). Davie leads in cost of living index (126 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Davie, FL | Lake Forest, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1249) | 65.3 (#1638) |
| Population | 107,799 | 85,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $519,060 | $1,187,225 |
| Median Household Income | $84,346 | $128,358 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.1 Score
Davie, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$519,060
Population
107,799
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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D
65.3 Score
Lake Forest, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,187,225
Population
85,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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