Layton, UT vs New Smyrna 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.
Layton
71.7
#966 nationally
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
Layton leads in median household income ($93,453 vs $73,096). Layton leads in average commute (23 min vs 29.2 min). Layton leads in walk score (30 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Layton, UT | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#966) | 69.3 (#1228) |
| Population | 83,516 | 32,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,627 | $455,070 |
| Median Household Income | $93,453 | $73,096 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+21.8 |
C-
71.7 Score
Layton, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,627
Population
83,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
West
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D+
69.3 Score
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$455,070
Population
32,655
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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