Clayton, 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.
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Winter Park
72.4
#900 nationally
Winter Park leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 31.5 min). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 139). Winter Park leads in median household income ($96,563 vs $71,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Winter Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 72.4 (#900) |
| Population | 30,216 | 29,894 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $469,253 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $96,563 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+13.6 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Winter Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Clayton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,680
Population
30,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,698
Southeast
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C-
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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