Knightdale, NC vs Leesburg, 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.
Knightdale
69.4
#1217 nationally
Leesburg
68.2
#1333 nationally
Knightdale leads in crime level (5.3 vs 10.4). Knightdale leads in median household income ($79,364 vs $43,733). Leesburg leads in cost of living index (101 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Knightdale, NC | Leesburg, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1217) | 68.2 (#1333) |
| Population | 20,275 | 31,721 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,252 | $275,814 |
| Median Household Income | $79,364 | $43,733 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 26 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 10.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Knightdale is missing data for 1 metric that Leesburg has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.4 Score
Knightdale, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,252
Population
20,275
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,364
Southeast
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D+
68.2 Score
Leesburg, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$275,814
Population
31,721
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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