Plantation, FL vs West Palm Beach, 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.
Plantation
68.2
#1338 nationally
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Plantation leads in crime level (5.8 vs 15.8). West Palm Beach leads in walk score (40 vs 29). Plantation leads in median household income ($83,074 vs $64,044).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plantation, FL | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1338) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 96,548 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $498,641 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $83,074 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+0.8 |
D+
68.2 Score
Plantation, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$498,641
Population
96,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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D
65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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