Garden City, MI vs Ormond 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.
Garden City
80.2
#88 nationally
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Garden City leads in walk score (50 vs 21). Ormond Beach leads in crime level (5.6 vs 7.7). Ormond Beach leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 26.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden City, MI | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#88) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 26,325 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,556 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $63,630 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | R+21.8 |
B-
80.2 Score
Garden City, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,556
Population
26,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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C-
71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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