Deerfield Beach, FL vs Summit, NJ
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.
Deerfield Beach
71.5
#973 nationally
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 8.1). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $53,741). Deerfield Beach leads in cost of living index (107 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield Beach, FL | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#973) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 87,325 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,857 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $53,741 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+24.2 |
C-
71.5 Score
Deerfield Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,857
Population
87,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southeast
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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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