Plantation, FL vs Royal Palm Beach, 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.
Plantation
68.2
#1338 nationally
Royal Palm Beach
67.8
#1385 nationally
Plantation leads in walk score (29 vs 21). Royal Palm Beach leads in crime level (4.4 vs 5.8). Plantation leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 29.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plantation, FL | Royal Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1338) | 67.8 (#1385) |
| Population | 96,548 | 39,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $498,641 | $488,402 |
| Median Household Income | $83,074 | $90,143 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+0.8 |
D+
68.2 Score
Plantation, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$498,641
Population
96,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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D+
67.8 Score
Royal Palm Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,402
Population
39,489
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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