New Smyrna Beach, FL vs Pearland, TX
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.
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
Pearland
73.9
#664 nationally
Pearland leads in median household income ($111,123 vs $73,096). Pearland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.2). New Smyrna Beach leads in average commute (29.2 min vs 33.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Smyrna Beach, FL | Pearland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1228) | 73.9 (#664) |
| Population | 32,655 | 127,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,070 | $383,980 |
| Median Household Income | $73,096 | $111,123 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+19.7 |
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
View New Smyrna Beach, FL →
C
73.9 Score
Pearland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$383,980
Population
127,736
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southwest
View Pearland, TX →
Try a different matchup
Swap New Smyrna Beach for: