Carmel, IN vs Ormond 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.
Carmel
74.5
#579 nationally
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $65,238). Carmel leads in walk score (28 vs 21). Ormond Beach leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 23.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 104,776 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | R+21.8 |
C
74.5 Score
Carmel, IN
Award-winning city planning meets Midwestern charm
Median Home
$580,014
Population
104,776
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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C-
71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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