Fort Pierce, FL vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $45,121). Fort Pierce leads in cost of living index (97 vs 135). Fort Pierce leads in crime level (10.0 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Pierce, FL | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.2 (#1240) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 49,374 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $277,496 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $45,121 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+9.1 | D+19.5 |
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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D
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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