Galveston, TX vs Stuart, 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.
Galveston
71.6
#967 nationally
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Stuart leads in crime level (8.4 vs 14.7). Galveston leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 23.2 min). Galveston leads in cost of living index (101 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Stuart, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 66.3 (#1563) |
| Population | 53,237 | 19,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $375,621 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $61,878 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | R+31.1 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Galveston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71.6 Score
Galveston, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$320,772
Population
53,237
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Southwest
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D
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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