Boone, NC vs Winter Park, 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.
Boone
71.1
#1016 nationally
Winter Park
72.4
#900 nationally
Winter Park leads in median household income ($96,563 vs $28,242). Boone leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.6). Boone leads in average commute (13.8 min vs 23.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boone, NC | Winter Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1016) | 72.4 (#900) |
| Population | 19,811 | 29,894 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,253 | $469,253 |
| Median Household Income | $28,242 | $96,563 |
| Average Commute | 13.8 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+6.0 | D+13.6 |
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71.1 Score
Boone, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,253
Population
19,811
Crime
Low
Walk Score
49
Southeast
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72.4 Score
Winter Park, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$469,253
Population
29,894
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southeast
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