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Palm Coast, FL vs Winter Park, FL
Palm Coast, FL vs Winter Park, FL: What the data shows
Palm Coast, FL is in Palm Coast, FL while Winter Park, FL is in Winter Park, FL — both in the same state. On home prices, Palm Coast, FL is the more affordable option at $220,000 median — $405,700 less than Winter Park, FL's $625,700. WYLT rates Palm Coast, FL as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Winter Park, FL as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Palm Coast, FL has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Winter Park, FL has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Palm Coast, FL has Low flood risk and Winter Park, FL has Low flood risk.
Winter Park, FL is the more walkable neighborhood. Palm Coast, FL scores N/A/100 versus Winter Park, FL's 30/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Winter Park, FL has the higher school rating — Palm Coast, FL rates 6.5/10 and Winter Park, FL rates 6.6/10.
| Category | Palm Coast, FL | Winter Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $220K ✓ Lower price | $626K |
| Median Rent | $1K ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $55K | $101K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | Car-dependent | 30/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | Minimal transit | 37/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | N/A ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 82 min | 13 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| Violent Crime | Low | Low |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 6.5/10 | 6.6/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Families with young childrenFirst-time homebuyersThose seeking a quiet and peaceful lifestyle | Families with childrenAffluent retireesProfessionals who commute to Orlando |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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