Melbourne, FL vs Winter Haven, 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
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Melbourne leads in walk score (33 vs 25). Melbourne leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 27.9 min). Winter Haven leads in crime level (6.5 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 86,960 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+20.7 |
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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71.1 Score
Winter Haven, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,480
Population
57,109
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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