Fairfax, VA vs Miami Lakes, 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
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Fairfax leads in walk score (54 vs 35). Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $90,339). Miami Lakes leads in cost of living index (136 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | Miami Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 66.8 (#1500) |
| Population | 25,144 | 31,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $654,424 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $90,339 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | R+11.4 |
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
66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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