Lakewood, CA vs North Port, 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.
Lakewood
63.1
#1796 nationally
North Port
73.8
#675 nationally
Lakewood leads in walk score (58 vs 7). North Port leads in crime level (2.6 vs 12.4). North Port leads in cost of living index (110 vs 168).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CA | North Port, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1796) | 73.8 (#675) |
| Population | 78,135 | 88,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $882,830 | $303,116 |
| Median Household Income | $113,030 | $78,815 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+18.2 |
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63.1 Score
Lakewood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$882,830
Population
78,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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73.8 Score
North Port, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$303,116
Population
88,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
Southeast
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