Melbourne, FL vs Rock Hill, SC
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
Rock Hill
68.3
#1327 nationally
Melbourne leads in crime level (7.6 vs 12.1). Melbourne leads in walk score (33 vs 28). Melbourne leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 25.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Rock Hill, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 68.3 (#1327) |
| Population | 86,960 | 75,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $327,415 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $60,807 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 12.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+19.1 |
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+
68.3 Score
Rock Hill, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$327,415
Population
75,654
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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