Venice, FL vs Visalia, 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.
Venice
73.2
#779 nationally
Visalia
68.8
#1285 nationally
Venice leads in crime level (3.1 vs 11.9). Visalia leads in walk score (39 vs 31). Visalia leads in median household income ($75,658 vs $68,843).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Venice, FL | Visalia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#779) | 68.8 (#1285) |
| Population | 28,150 | 144,998 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,343 | $401,379 |
| Median Household Income | $68,843 | $75,658 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 11.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.2 | R+20.7 |
C
73.2 Score
Venice, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,343
Population
28,150
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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D+
68.8 Score
Visalia, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$401,379
Population
144,998
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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