Detroit, MI vs Edgewater, 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.
Detroit
77.3
#253 nationally
Edgewater
69.5
#1196 nationally
Edgewater leads in crime level (7.3 vs 48.8). Detroit leads in walk score (51 vs 15). Edgewater leads in median household income ($56,886 vs $37,761).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Detroit, MI | Edgewater, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#253) | 69.5 (#1196) |
| Population | 633,218 | 23,636 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $76,084 | $297,491 |
| Median Household Income | $37,761 | $56,886 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 48.8 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | R+21.8 |
C+
77.3 Score
Detroit, MI
Major Michigan city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$76,084
Population
633,218
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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D+
69.5 Score
Edgewater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$297,491
Population
23,636
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
15
Southeast
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