Sanford, FL vs Smyrna, TN
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.
Sanford
67.5
#1416 nationally
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Smyrna leads in crime level (7.6 vs 14.9). Sanford leads in walk score (27 vs 20). Smyrna leads in median household income ($76,115 vs $59,181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sanford, FL | Smyrna, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1416) | 67.9 (#1374) |
| Population | 65,394 | 57,418 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,232 | $406,036 |
| Median Household Income | $59,181 | $76,115 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+21.8 |
D+
67.5 Score
Sanford, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,232
Population
65,394
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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D+
67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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