Knightdale, NC 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.
Knightdale
69.4
#1217 nationally
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Knightdale leads in median household income ($79,364 vs $65,238). Ormond Beach leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 26.2 min). Knightdale leads in crime level (5.3 vs 5.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Knightdale, NC | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1217) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 20,275 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,252 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $79,364 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 21 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+21.8 |
Data coverage note: Knightdale is missing data for 1 metric that Ormond Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.4 Score
Knightdale, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,252
Population
20,275
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,364
Southeast
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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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