New Smyrna Beach, FL vs Renton, WA
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
Renton
63.3
#1781 nationally
New Smyrna Beach leads in crime level (3.2 vs 9.3). Renton leads in walk score (40 vs 24). Renton leads in median household income ($92,292 vs $73,096).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Smyrna Beach, FL | Renton, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1228) | 63.3 (#1781) |
| Population | 32,655 | 104,491 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,070 | $746,360 |
| Median Household Income | $73,096 | $92,292 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+51.7 |
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
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D
63.3 Score
Renton, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$746,360
Population
104,491
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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