Stuart, FL vs Valparaiso, IN
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.
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Valparaiso
73.7
#693 nationally
Valparaiso leads in crime level (1.8 vs 8.4). Valparaiso leads in cost of living index (98 vs 109). Stuart leads in median household income ($61,878 vs $59,943).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Stuart, FL | Valparaiso, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1563) | 73.7 (#693) |
| Population | 19,430 | 34,627 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,621 | $364,451 |
| Median Household Income | $61,878 | $59,943 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.1 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Valparaiso has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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73.7 Score
Valparaiso, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,451
Population
34,627
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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