Watauga, TX vs West Melbourne, 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.
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
Watauga leads in walk score (40 vs 22). Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.2). West Melbourne leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Watauga, TX | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#92) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 22,934 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,575 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $88,775 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+20.8 |
B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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C-
72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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