Palm Coast, FL vs Thornton, CO
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 Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in walk score (32 vs 2). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $68,824). Palm Coast leads in crime level (6.4 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Coast, FL | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1478) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 102,113 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,441 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $68,824 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.2 | D+9.0 |
D+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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