Gainesville, FL vs La Verne, 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 Verne
63.8
#1738 nationally
La Verne leads in crime level (5.4 vs 20.2). La Verne leads in median household income ($103,816 vs $43,783). Gainesville leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 31.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | La Verne, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 63.8 (#1738) |
| Population | 145,812 | 29,898 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $951,602 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $103,816 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 166 |
| 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
63.8 Score
La Verne, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$951,602
Population
29,898
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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