Maitland, FL vs Mercer Island, WA
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.
Maitland
69.6
#1186 nationally
Mercer Island
64.9
#1667 nationally
Mercer Island leads in crime level (1.0 vs 3.4). Mercer Island leads in median household income ($190,985 vs $89,871). Maitland leads in cost of living index (134 vs 264).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maitland, FL | Mercer Island, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1186) | 64.9 (#1667) |
| Population | 19,215 | 24,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $479,666 | $2,295,406 |
| Median Household Income | $89,871 | $190,985 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 264 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+51.7 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Mercer Island has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.6 Score
Maitland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$479,666
Population
19,215
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,871
Southeast
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D
64.9 Score
Mercer Island, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,295,406
Population
24,742
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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