Dickinson, TX vs Fort Walton Beach, FL
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.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
Fort Walton Beach
72.1
#925 nationally
Fort Walton Beach leads in walk score (38 vs 28). Dickinson leads in median household income ($81,739 vs $61,820). Fort Walton Beach leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 72.1 (#925) |
| Population | 21,834 | 20,925 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $325,397 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $61,820 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | R+42.5 |
C+
77 Score
Dickinson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,294
Population
21,834
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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C-
72.1 Score
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,397
Population
20,925
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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