Abilene, TX vs Fort Walton 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.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
Fort Walton Beach
72.1
#925 nationally
Fort Walton Beach leads in crime level (6.4 vs 11.6). Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 21.3 min). Fort Walton Beach leads in walk score (38 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 72.1 (#925) |
| Population | 129,043 | 20,925 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $325,397 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $61,820 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | R+42.5 |
C+
77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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C-
72.1 Score
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,397
Population
20,925
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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