Norristown, PA vs Sweetwater, 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.
Norristown
70.9
#1047 nationally
Sweetwater
65.9
#1603 nationally
Sweetwater leads in crime level (2.8 vs 12.3). Norristown leads in median household income ($59,068 vs $53,159). Norristown leads in cost of living index (99 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norristown, PA | Sweetwater, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1047) | 65.9 (#1603) |
| Population | 35,769 | 20,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,154 | $448,534 |
| Median Household Income | $59,068 | $53,159 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.8 | R+11.4 |
Data coverage note: Sweetwater is missing data for 1 metric that Norristown has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.9 Score
Norristown, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$340,154
Population
35,769
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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D
65.9 Score
Sweetwater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$448,534
Population
20,352
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,159
Southeast
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