Tamarac, FL vs Wilmington, NC
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.
Tamarac
69.9
#1162 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Wilmington leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 30.7 min). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 109). Tamarac leads in median household income ($59,140 vs $54,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tamarac, FL | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1162) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 72,372 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $294,542 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $59,140 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.7 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+0.6 |
D+
69.9 Score
Tamarac, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$294,542
Population
72,372
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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