Fort Collins, CO vs Ormond Beach, 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.
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Fort Collins leads in walk score (42 vs 21). Fort Collins leads in median household income ($74,126 vs $65,238). Ormond Beach leads in cost of living index (108 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Collins, CO | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1216) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 174,851 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,732 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $74,126 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.6 | R+21.8 |
D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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C-
71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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