Balch Springs, TX 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.
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Ormond Beach leads in crime level (5.6 vs 11.4). Ormond Beach leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 37.2 min). Balch Springs leads in walk score (27 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 26,711 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+21.8 |
C-
71 Score
Balch Springs, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,320
Population
26,711
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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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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