Brandon, MS vs Riviera 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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Riviera Beach
62.6
#1843 nationally
Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 25.8). Riviera Beach leads in walk score (32 vs 11). Brandon leads in median household income ($89,051 vs $57,851).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Riviera Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 62.6 (#1843) |
| Population | 25,719 | 38,663 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $412,283 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $57,851 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 25.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+0.8 |
C+
77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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D-
62.6 Score
Riviera Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,283
Population
38,663
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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