Jacksonville, NC 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.
Jacksonville
72.4
#896 nationally
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Ormond Beach leads in crime level (5.6 vs 12.5). Jacksonville leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 21.6 min). Ormond Beach leads in median household income ($65,238 vs $50,185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, NC | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#896) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 72,879 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,179 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $50,185 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | R+21.8 |
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72.4 Score
Jacksonville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$264,179
Population
72,879
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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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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