Lathrop, CA vs New Smyrna 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.
Lathrop
61.6
#1896 nationally
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
New Smyrna Beach leads in crime level (3.2 vs 8.3). Lathrop leads in median household income ($108,732 vs $73,096). New Smyrna Beach leads in average commute (29.2 min vs 42.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lathrop, CA | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1896) | 69.3 (#1228) |
| Population | 39,857 | 32,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $632,887 | $455,070 |
| Median Household Income | $108,732 | $73,096 |
| Average Commute | 42.9 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+21.8 |
D-
61.6 Score
Lathrop, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,887
Population
39,857
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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D+
69.3 Score
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$455,070
Population
32,655
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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