Biggest tradeoff: Ormond Beach, Florida
Ormond Beach, Florida is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on sunshine.
Demand-Backed Comparison
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What Stands Out
Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.
Ormond Beach, Florida is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on sunshine.
Daytona, Florida needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 73,329 | 43,127 |
| Center Elevation | 13 ft(4 m) | 7 ft(2 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $241,683 | $357,306 |
| Median Rent | $1,522 | $2,021 |
| Median Income | $47,608 | $65,238 |
| Rent Burden | 38% | 37% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 333 days/yr | 331 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 80°F | 79°F |
| Avg. Low | 66°F | 66°F |
| Comfort Score | 80/100Great | 80/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 19°F | 20°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 58"(147 cm) | 54"(137 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0"(0 cm) | 0"(0 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 442024 modeled avg · 8 days > 100 | Typical: 402024 modeled avg · 8 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Transit Score | 47 | N/A |
| Safety Score | N/A | 79 / 100 |
| School Rating | 5.6/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | minimalMinimal Risk | minimalMinimal Risk |
| Central Tract Wildfire Risk | minimalMinimal | N/A |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 20%Cable: 91% | N/A |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 40.2 years | 51.9 years |
| College Educated | 25% | 35% |
| Remote Workers | 7% | 12% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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