Melbourne, FL vs Port Orange, 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.
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
Port Orange
69.5
#1201 nationally
Melbourne leads in walk score (33 vs 20). Melbourne leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 24.1 min). Port Orange leads in crime level (7.1 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Port Orange, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 69.5 (#1201) |
| Population | 86,960 | 65,966 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $339,724 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $65,026 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+21.8 |
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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D+
69.5 Score
Port Orange, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$339,724
Population
65,966
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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