Mercer Island, WA 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.
Mercer Island
64.9
#1667 nationally
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
Mercer Island leads in crime level (1.0 vs 3.2). Mercer Island leads in median household income ($190,985 vs $73,096). New Smyrna Beach leads in cost of living index (117 vs 264).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mercer Island, WA | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1667) | 69.3 (#1228) |
| Population | 24,742 | 32,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,295,406 | $455,070 |
| Median Household Income | $190,985 | $73,096 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 264 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+21.8 |
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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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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