Delray Beach, FL vs South Gate, 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.
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 35). Delray Beach leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 32.3 min). Delray Beach leads in crime level (11.6 vs 14.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 67,536 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+32.9 |
C-
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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D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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