Deerfield Beach, FL vs Rocky Mount, NC
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.
Deerfield Beach
71.5
#973 nationally
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Deerfield Beach leads in crime level (8.1 vs 21.0). Deerfield Beach leads in walk score (39 vs 22). Rocky Mount leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield Beach, FL | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#973) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 87,325 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,857 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $53,741 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+22.7 |
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71.5 Score
Deerfield Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,857
Population
87,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southeast
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74 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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