Deltona, FL vs Kinston, 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.
Deltona
68.7
#1290 nationally
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Deltona leads in crime level (9.0 vs 26.3). Kinston leads in walk score (31 vs 16). Deltona leads in median household income ($69,074 vs $35,653).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deltona, FL | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1290) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 98,739 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,204 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $69,074 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 34.4 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+6.8 |
D+
68.7 Score
Deltona, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,204
Population
98,739
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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