Big Spring, TX vs Fort Walton 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Fort Walton Beach
72.1
#925 nationally
Fort Walton Beach leads in crime level (6.4 vs 20.9). Fort Walton Beach leads in walk score (38 vs 21). Big Spring leads in cost of living index (88 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 72.1 (#925) |
| Population | 22,373 | 20,925 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $325,397 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $61,820 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | R+42.5 |
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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C-
72.1 Score
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,397
Population
20,925
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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