Jacksonville Beach, FL vs Madera, CA
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.
Jacksonville Beach
72.5
#878 nationally
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Jacksonville Beach leads in crime level (3.1 vs 10.8). Jacksonville Beach leads in median household income ($109,649 vs $61,626). Jacksonville Beach leads in walk score (51 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach, FL | Madera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#878) | 65.3 (#1641) |
| Population | 23,447 | 68,079 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,515 | $426,523 |
| Median Household Income | $109,649 | $61,626 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | R+20.8 |
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72.5 Score
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$640,515
Population
23,447
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Southeast
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65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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