Beaverton, OR vs Palm Bay, 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.
Beaverton
67.3
#1436 nationally
Palm Bay
69.3
#1230 nationally
Beaverton leads in walk score (52 vs 13). Beaverton leads in median household income ($88,899 vs $62,538). Palm Bay leads in cost of living index (105 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Palm Bay, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1436) | 69.3 (#1230) |
| Population | 96,945 | 135,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,947 | $305,804 |
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $62,538 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | R+20.8 |
D+
67.3 Score
Beaverton, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,947
Population
96,945
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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D+
69.3 Score
Palm Bay, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$305,804
Population
135,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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