Apopka, FL vs Gainesville, FL
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
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Gainesville leads in walk score (37 vs 18). Apopka leads in median household income ($87,394 vs $43,783). Apopka leads in crime level (11.8 vs 20.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apopka, FL | Gainesville, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1620) | 68 (#1355) |
| Population | 59,113 | 145,812 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,515 | $298,659 |
| Median Household Income | $87,394 | $43,783 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 11.8 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+21.0 |
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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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D+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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