Jacksonville, NC vs Pompano 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.
Jacksonville
72.4
#896 nationally
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Pompano Beach leads in crime level (6.5 vs 12.5). Pompano Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 24). Jacksonville leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, NC | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#896) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 72,879 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,179 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $50,185 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | D+17.0 |
C-
72.4 Score
Jacksonville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$264,179
Population
72,879
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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