Gainesville, FL vs West Melbourne, 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
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
West Melbourne leads in crime level (4.2 vs 20.2). West Melbourne leads in median household income ($86,398 vs $43,783). Gainesville leads in walk score (37 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 145,812 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | R+20.8 |
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-
72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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