Dunedin, FL vs New Smyrna 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.
Dunedin
72.4
#893 nationally
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
Dunedin leads in walk score (41 vs 24). Dunedin leads in crime level (2.2 vs 3.2). Dunedin leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dunedin, FL | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#893) | 69.3 (#1228) |
| Population | 35,930 | 32,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $414,049 | $455,070 |
| Median Household Income | $63,824 | $73,096 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.2 | R+21.8 |
C-
72.4 Score
Dunedin, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$414,049
Population
35,930
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Southeast
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D+
69.3 Score
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$455,070
Population
32,655
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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