Palm Bay, FL vs San Pablo, 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.
Palm Bay
69.3
#1230 nationally
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
San Pablo leads in walk score (73 vs 13). Palm Bay leads in crime level (9.5 vs 17.2). Palm Bay leads in cost of living index (105 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1230) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 135,566 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $305,804 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $62,538 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+38.0 |
D+
69.3 Score
Palm Bay, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$305,804
Population
135,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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D-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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