Melbourne, FL vs Morrisville, NC
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.
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
Morrisville
74.7
#566 nationally
Morrisville leads in crime level (2.7 vs 7.6). Morrisville leads in median household income ($114,075 vs $60,917). Melbourne leads in walk score (33 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Morrisville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 74.7 (#566) |
| Population | 86,960 | 31,703 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $478,096 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $114,075 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+25.6 |
D+
69.9 Score
Melbourne, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,012
Population
86,960
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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C
74.7 Score
Morrisville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$478,096
Population
31,703
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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