Delray Beach, FL vs Jacksonville, 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.
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Jacksonville
72.4
#896 nationally
Delray Beach leads in median household income ($76,558 vs $50,185). Jacksonville leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 22.3 min). Delray Beach leads in walk score (35 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | Jacksonville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 72.4 (#896) |
| Population | 67,536 | 72,879 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $264,179 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $50,185 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 15.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | R+35.9 |
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70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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72.4 Score
Jacksonville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$264,179
Population
72,879
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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