Melbourne, FL vs Union City, GA
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
Union City
69.3
#1236 nationally
Melbourne leads in walk score (33 vs 9). Melbourne leads in crime level (7.6 vs 10.1). Melbourne leads in median household income ($60,917 vs $46,696).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Union City, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 69.3 (#1236) |
| Population | 86,960 | 27,832 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $233,661 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $46,696 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+44.9 |
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+
69.3 Score
Union City, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,661
Population
27,832
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
9
Southeast
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