Parkland, FL vs San Jose, CA
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.
Parkland
65.9
#1601 nationally
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 13). Parkland leads in median household income ($188,544 vs $142,891). Parkland leads in cost of living index (171 vs 198).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parkland, FL | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1601) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 37,911 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,070,470 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $188,544 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+40.0 |
D
65.9 Score
Parkland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,070,470
Population
37,911
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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