Jupiter, FL vs Merced, 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.
Jupiter
67.2
#1453 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Jupiter leads in crime level (3.4 vs 21.5). Jupiter leads in median household income ($105,413 vs $59,233). Jupiter leads in average commute (22 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jupiter, FL | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1453) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 61,291 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $700,734 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $105,413 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | R+4.4 |
Data coverage note: Jupiter is missing data for 1 metric that Merced has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Jupiter, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$700,734
Population
61,291
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,413
Southeast
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D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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