Medford, MA 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.
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Medford leads in walk score (68 vs 21). Medford leads in median household income ($114,863 vs $65,238). Ormond Beach leads in cost of living index (108 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Medford, MA | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1394) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 58,744 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $842,743 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $114,863 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+21.8 |
D+
67.7 Score
Medford, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$842,743
Population
58,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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C-
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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