Plantation, 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.
Plantation
68.2
#1338 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Plantation leads in median household income ($83,074 vs $54,891). Wilmington leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 27.1 min). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plantation, FL | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1338) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 96,548 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $498,641 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $83,074 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+0.6 |
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+
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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