Bartow, FL vs Mount Vernon, NY
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.
Bartow
70.9
#1042 nationally
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
Mount Vernon leads in walk score (73 vs 26). Bartow leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 36.9 min). Bartow leads in cost of living index (98 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bartow, FL | Mount Vernon, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1042) | 63.8 (#1739) |
| Population | 20,584 | 71,168 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,961 | $581,799 |
| Median Household Income | $60,974 | $75,511 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 36.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+26.3 |
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70.9 Score
Bartow, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,961
Population
20,584
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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D
63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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