Haines City, FL vs Worcester, MA
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.
Haines City
71.8
#957 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 22). Worcester leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 34.1 min). Haines City leads in median household income ($57,718 vs $52,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Haines City, FL | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#957) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 37,272 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $295,548 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $57,718 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+10.0 |
C-
71.8 Score
Haines City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$295,548
Population
37,272
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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