Gaithersburg, MD vs Ormond Beach, 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.
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 21). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $65,238). Ormond Beach leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 69,563 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | R+21.8 |
D+
68.7 Score
Gaithersburg, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$522,428
Population
69,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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C-
71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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