Delray Beach, FL vs Leland, 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.
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 11.6). Leland leads in cost of living index (110 vs 122). Leland leads in median household income ($82,651 vs $76,558).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 67,536 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Delray Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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71.5 Score
Leland, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,757
Population
30,542
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,651
Southeast
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