Stuart, FL vs Visalia, CA
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.
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Visalia
68.8
#1285 nationally
Stuart leads in crime level (8.4 vs 11.9). Visalia leads in median household income ($75,658 vs $61,878). Stuart leads in cost of living index (109 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Stuart, FL | Visalia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1563) | 68.8 (#1285) |
| Population | 19,430 | 144,998 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,621 | $401,379 |
| Median Household Income | $61,878 | $75,658 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 11.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.1 | R+20.7 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Visalia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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D+
68.8 Score
Visalia, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$401,379
Population
144,998
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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