Harrisburg, PA vs Margate, 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.
Harrisburg
72.7
#842 nationally
Margate
69.4
#1219 nationally
Margate leads in crime level (7.1 vs 20.9). Harrisburg leads in walk score (68 vs 37). Harrisburg leads in average commute (19.5 min vs 28.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisburg, PA | Margate, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#842) | 69.4 (#1219) |
| Population | 50,012 | 58,593 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,397 | $322,588 |
| Median Household Income | $46,654 | $56,324 |
| Average Commute | 19.5 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.9 | D+17.0 |
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72.7 Score
Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$270,397
Population
50,012
Crime
High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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D+
69.4 Score
Margate, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$322,588
Population
58,593
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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