Deltona, FL vs Thornton, CO
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.
Deltona
68.7
#1290 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in walk score (32 vs 16). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $69,074). Deltona leads in cost of living index (104 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deltona, FL | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1290) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 98,739 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,204 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $69,074 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 34.4 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+9.0 |
D+
68.7 Score
Deltona, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,204
Population
98,739
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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