Fairfax, VA vs Jupiter, 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.
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Jupiter
67.2
#1453 nationally
Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.4). Jupiter leads in average commute (22 min vs 28.5 min). Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $105,413).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | Jupiter, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 67.2 (#1453) |
| Population | 25,144 | 61,291 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $700,734 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $105,413 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+0.8 |
Data coverage note: Jupiter is missing data for 1 metric that Fairfax has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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D+
67.2 Score
Jupiter, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$700,734
Population
61,291
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,413
Southeast
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