Benbrook, TX vs Melbourne, 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.
Benbrook
76.5
#340 nationally
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
Benbrook leads in crime level (3.3 vs 7.6). Melbourne leads in walk score (33 vs 24). Benbrook leads in median household income ($80,971 vs $60,917).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benbrook, TX | Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#340) | 69.9 (#1158) |
| Population | 24,336 | 86,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,457 | $360,012 |
| Median Household Income | $80,971 | $60,917 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+20.8 |
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76.5 Score
Benbrook, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,457
Population
24,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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D+
69.9 Score
Melbourne, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,012
Population
86,960
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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