Norfolk, VA vs Tamarac, 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.
Norfolk
71
#1033 nationally
Tamarac
69.9
#1162 nationally
Tamarac leads in crime level (7.5 vs 12.9). Norfolk leads in walk score (46 vs 30). Norfolk leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 30.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norfolk, VA | Tamarac, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1033) | 69.9 (#1162) |
| Population | 230,930 | 72,372 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,458 | $294,542 |
| Median Household Income | $60,998 | $59,140 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.5 | D+17.0 |
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71 Score
Norfolk, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$315,458
Population
230,930
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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D+
69.9 Score
Tamarac, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$294,542
Population
72,372
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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