Rochester, NH vs Tavares, 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.
Rochester
71
#1036 nationally
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
Rochester leads in median household income ($74,882 vs $54,271). Tavares leads in crime level (1.8 vs 2.1). Tavares leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rochester, NH | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1036) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 33,519 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,235 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $74,882 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.1 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares is missing data for 1 metric that Rochester has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71 Score
Rochester, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,235
Population
33,519
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Northeast
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70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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