Gainesville, FL vs La Puente, CA
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.
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
La Puente
62.6
#1839 nationally
La Puente leads in crime level (11.2 vs 20.2). La Puente leads in median household income ($77,702 vs $43,783). Gainesville leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 30.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | La Puente, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 62.6 (#1839) |
| Population | 145,812 | 36,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $724,717 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $77,702 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
62.6 Score
La Puente, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$724,717
Population
36,516
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Pacific
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