Asheville, NC vs Ormond 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.
Asheville
67.9
#1366 nationally
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Asheville leads in walk score (44 vs 21). Ormond Beach leads in median household income ($65,238 vs $51,752). Asheville leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 21.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 95,670 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.8 | R+21.8 |
D+
67.9 Score
Asheville, NC
Mountain haven for creatives and foodies
Median Home
$458,266
Population
95,670
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C-
71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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