Fort Myers, FL vs Norwalk, CA
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.
Fort Myers
72.9
#805 nationally
Norwalk
63.4
#1771 nationally
Fort Myers leads in crime level (5.6 vs 10.3). Norwalk leads in walk score (61 vs 35). Norwalk leads in median household income ($91,259 vs $57,403).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Myers, FL | Norwalk, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#805) | 63.4 (#1771) |
| Population | 97,372 | 98,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,697 | $763,397 |
| Median Household Income | $57,403 | $91,259 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.4 | D+32.9 |
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72.9 Score
Fort Myers, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$307,697
Population
97,372
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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D
63.4 Score
Norwalk, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,397
Population
98,078
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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