Apopka, FL vs Gadsden, AL
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.
Apopka
65.6
#1620 nationally
Gadsden
77.2
#267 nationally
Apopka leads in median household income ($87,394 vs $39,696). Gadsden leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 32.1 min). Gadsden leads in cost of living index (82 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apopka, FL | Gadsden, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1620) | 77.2 (#267) |
| Population | 59,113 | 33,229 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,515 | $116,676 |
| Median Household Income | $87,394 | $39,696 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 19.4 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 11.8 | 15.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | R+55.7 |
D
65.6 Score
Apopka, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,515
Population
59,113
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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C+
77.2 Score
Gadsden, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,676
Population
33,229
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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