Parkland, FL vs Wilmington, NC
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
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Parkland leads in median household income ($188,544 vs $54,891). Wilmington leads in walk score (32 vs 13). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parkland, FL | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1601) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 37,911 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,070,470 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $188,544 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+0.6 |
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+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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