Palm Coast, FL vs Winter Haven, 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 Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Winter Haven leads in walk score (25 vs 2). Palm Coast leads in median household income ($68,824 vs $56,425). Winter Haven leads in cost of living index (100 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Coast, FL | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1478) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 102,113 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,441 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $68,824 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.2 | R+20.7 |
D+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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C-
71.1 Score
Winter Haven, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,480
Population
57,109
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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