Palm Bay, FL vs Tamarac, 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.
Palm Bay
69.3
#1230 nationally
Tamarac
69.9
#1162 nationally
Tamarac leads in walk score (30 vs 13). Tamarac leads in crime level (7.5 vs 9.5). Palm Bay leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 30.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | Tamarac, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1230) | 69.9 (#1162) |
| Population | 135,566 | 72,372 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $305,804 | $294,542 |
| Median Household Income | $62,538 | $59,140 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+17.0 |
D+
69.3 Score
Palm Bay, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$305,804
Population
135,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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D+
69.9 Score
Tamarac, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$294,542
Population
72,372
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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