Gainesville, FL vs Lauderhill, 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.
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Lauderhill
74.8
#547 nationally
Lauderhill leads in crime level (9.1 vs 20.2). Gainesville leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 29.9 min). Lauderhill leads in median household income ($48,523 vs $43,783).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | Lauderhill, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 74.8 (#547) |
| Population | 145,812 | 73,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $213,433 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $48,523 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | D+17.0 |
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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C
74.8 Score
Lauderhill, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$213,433
Population
73,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southeast
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