Fort Pierce, FL vs Plainfield, IL
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 Pierce
69.2
#1240 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 10.0). Plainfield leads in median household income ($143,064 vs $45,121). Fort Pierce leads in walk score (36 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Pierce, FL | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.2 (#1240) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 49,374 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $277,496 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $45,121 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+9.1 | D+1.6 |
D+
69.2 Score
Fort Pierce, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,496
Population
49,374
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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C
74.9 Score
Plainfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,279
Population
47,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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