DeBary, FL vs Rocky Mount, NC
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.
DeBary
70.8
#1053 nationally
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
DeBary leads in crime level (5.1 vs 21.0). DeBary leads in median household income ($83,678 vs $50,092). Rocky Mount leads in walk score (22 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeBary, FL | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1053) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 23,209 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $380,627 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $83,678 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+22.7 |
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70.8 Score
DeBary, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$380,627
Population
23,209
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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C
74 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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