Athens, GA vs Boynton 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.
Athens
67.2
#1448 nationally
Boynton Beach
66.8
#1496 nationally
Boynton Beach leads in median household income ($68,875 vs $48,692). Boynton Beach leads in walk score (34 vs 27). Athens leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 25.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, GA | Boynton Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1448) | 66.8 (#1496) |
| Population | 129,933 | 81,267 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $344,516 | $403,839 |
| Median Household Income | $48,692 | $68,875 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.3 | D+0.8 |
D+
67.2 Score
Athens, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$344,516
Population
129,933
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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D
66.8 Score
Boynton Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,839
Population
81,267
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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