Orange, TX vs Tavares, 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.
Orange
77.4
#249 nationally
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
Tavares leads in crime level (1.8 vs 12.4). Orange leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 26.4 min). Orange leads in cost of living index (88 vs 99).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orange, TX | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#249) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 19,108 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $184,568 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $58,756 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+66.7 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares is missing data for 1 metric that Orange has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.4 Score
Orange, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,568
Population
19,108
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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C-
70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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