Ormond Beach, FL vs Seaside, CA
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.
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Seaside
63.7
#1750 nationally
Seaside leads in walk score (53 vs 21). Ormond Beach leads in crime level (5.6 vs 14.1). Ormond Beach leads in cost of living index (108 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ormond Beach, FL | Seaside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1025) | 63.7 (#1750) |
| Population | 44,277 | 31,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $366,842 | $800,284 |
| Median Household Income | $65,238 | $80,239 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 14.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+29.9 |
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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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D
63.7 Score
Seaside, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$800,284
Population
31,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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