Marion, IN vs Pompano 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.
Marion
85.1
#2 nationally
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Marion leads in crime level (2.9 vs 6.5). Marion leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 27 min). Pompano Beach leads in median household income ($61,155 vs $42,366).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marion, IN | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 85.1 (#2) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 28,105 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $140,425 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $42,366 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+41.8 | D+17.0 |
B
85.1 Score
Marion, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$140,425
Population
28,105
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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