Delray Beach, FL vs Kinston, 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
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Delray Beach leads in crime level (11.6 vs 26.3). Delray Beach leads in median household income ($76,558 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 67,536 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | R+6.8 |
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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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73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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