Miami Gardens, FL vs Thornton, CO
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.
Miami Gardens
62.4
#1860 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $56,071). Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 11.4). Miami Gardens leads in walk score (38 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Gardens, FL | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1860) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 110,717 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $475,819 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $56,071 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+9.0 |
D-
62.4 Score
Miami Gardens, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$475,819
Population
110,717
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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