Population
Balm
5,362
North Lakes
10,583
Median Income
Balm
$104,347
North Lakes
$102,785
Home Value
Balm
$312,600
North Lakes
$338,900
Rent
Balm
$1,679
North Lakes
$1,459
Crime Rate
Balm
N/A
North Lakes
N/A
Cost of Living
Balm
155.7
North Lakes
150.6
Avg Temp
Balm
N/A
North Lakes
N/A
Unemployment
Balm
7.4%
North Lakes
7.2%
How Similar Are Balm & North Lakes?
North Lakes is Balm's #4 most similar city
6 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Balm
5,362
North Lakes
10,583
North Lakes has a 49% larger population than Balm.
Political Leaning
Balm
50.9%
North Lakes
52.9%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 4% difference.
Unemployment
Balm
7.4%
North Lakes
7.2%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 2% difference.
Median Income
Balm
$104,347
North Lakes
$102,785
Both cities have similar median income — just a 1% difference.
Home Values
Balm
$312,600
North Lakes
$338,900
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Balm
16.3%
North Lakes
17.4%
Both cities have similar education — just a 6% difference.
Demographics
Balm
40.8%
North Lakes
79.5%
North Lakes has a 49% higher demographics than Balm.
Cost of Living
Balm
155.7
North Lakes
150.6
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 3% difference.
6 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Balm and North Lakes share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Balm
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North Lakes
North Lakes leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — North Lakes leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDNorth Lakes has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,049 vs $1,696 in Balm (62% lower). North Lakes has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,376 vs $1,977 in Balm (44% lower). North Lakes scores 167.9 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 178.9 in Balm.
Overall Cost Index
Housing Index
Food Index
Transportation Index
Healthcare Index
Utilities Index
Living Wage (1 Adult)
Living Wage (Family of 4)
Fair Market Rent (1BR)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)
Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBalm has a vacancy rate of 4.7% compared to 8.4% in North Lakes. North Lakes has a median rent of $1,459 vs $1,679 in Balm (15% lower). Balm has a owner-occupied of 86.5% compared to 79.3% in North Lakes.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Property Tax
Owner-Occupied
Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — North Lakes leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBalm has a poverty rate of 2.7% compared to 8.2% in North Lakes. North Lakes: 4,704 vs Balm: 3,476 for labor force. Balm has a government sector of 48.8% compared to 39.9% in North Lakes.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
Poverty Rate
Unemployment Rate
Labor Force
Mean Commute
Work from Home
Private Sector
Government Sector
Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
Property Crime Rate (per 1K)
Murder Rate (per 1K)
Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
Burglary Rate (per 1K)
Larceny Rate (per 1K)
Violent Crime Clearance
Property Crime Clearance
Weather & Climate
Source: NOAA / Open-MeteoAvg Annual Temperature
Avg Annual High
Avg Annual Low
Sunny Days per Year
Annual Rainfall
Annual Snowfall
Avg Humidity
Schools & Education — North Lakes leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauNorth Lakes has a high school diploma or higher of 38.0% compared to 34.8% in Balm. North Lakes has a bachelor's degree or higher of 17.4% compared to 16.3% in Balm.
Public Schools
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
Colleges & Universities
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Lakes has a population of 10,583, about 2x the size of Balm (5,362). Balm skews younger with a median age of 33.5 vs 36.4.
Population
Median Age
Avg Household Size
Married Population
Foreign Born
White
Black
Hispanic
Asian
Balm
North Lakes
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
With Emergency Services
Transportation & Commute — North Lakes leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Lakes has a work from home of 14.2% compared to 11.8% in Balm.
Mean Commute Time
Drive Alone
Public Transit
Bicycle
Work from Home
Airports
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