Biggest tradeoff: Winter Springs, Florida
Winter Springs, Florida is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on sunshine.
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What Stands Out
Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.
Winter Springs, Florida is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on sunshine.
Port Orange, Florida needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on flood risk.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 62,849 | 34,789 |
| Center Elevation | 7 ft(2 m) | 52 ft(16 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $331,764 | $417,235 |
| Median Rent | $1,661 | $2,052 |
| Median Income | $65,026 | $83,732 |
| Rent Burden | 31% | 29% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 334 days/yr | 329 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 79°F | 81°F |
| Avg. Low | 67°F | 66°F |
| Comfort Score | 78/100Great | 77/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 19°F | 19°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 56"(142 cm) | 69"(175 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0"(0 cm) | 0"(0 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 482024 modeled avg · 16 days > 100 | Typical: 402024 modeled avg · 12 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walkability | 40 | N/A |
| Safety Score | 89 / 100 | N/A |
| School Rating | 6.4/10 | 7/10 |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | highHigh Risk | minimalMinimal Risk |
| Internet Access | N/A | Fiber: 25%Cable: 98% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 46.5 years | 43.1 years |
| College Educated | 29% | 49% |
| Remote Workers | 10% | 16% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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