Delray 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.
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Delray Beach leads in crime level (11.6 vs 21.0). Delray Beach leads in walk score (35 vs 22). Delray Beach leads in median household income ($76,558 vs $50,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 67,536 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+22.7 |
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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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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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