Lake Worth Beach, FL vs Merced, CA
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.
Lake Worth Beach
61.6
#1895 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Lake Worth Beach leads in walk score (56 vs 42). Merced leads in average commute (27 min vs 28 min). Merced leads in median household income ($59,233 vs $57,489).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Worth Beach, FL | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1895) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 43,346 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $442,487 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $57,489 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 42 |
| Crime Level | N/A | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | R+4.4 |
Data coverage note: Lake Worth Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Merced has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
61.6 Score
Lake Worth Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$442,487
Population
43,346
Walk Score
56
Median Income
$57,489
Southeast
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D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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