Fairhope, AL vs Leesburg, 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.
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Leesburg
68.2
#1333 nationally
Fairhope leads in crime level (3.0 vs 10.4). Fairhope leads in median household income ($85,456 vs $43,733). Leesburg leads in cost of living index (101 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairhope, AL | Leesburg, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1262) | 68.2 (#1333) |
| Population | 24,974 | 31,721 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,256 | $275,814 |
| Median Household Income | $85,456 | $43,733 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 26 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 10.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Leesburg has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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D+
68.2 Score
Leesburg, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$275,814
Population
31,721
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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