Melbourne, FL vs Palm Coast, 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.
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
Palm Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Melbourne leads in walk score (33 vs 2). Melbourne leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 28 min). Palm Coast leads in crime level (6.4 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Palm Coast, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 67 (#1478) |
| Population | 86,960 | 102,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $345,441 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $68,824 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 2 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+28.2 |
D+
69.9 Score
Melbourne, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,012
Population
86,960
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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D+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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