Altamonte Springs, FL vs Gainesville, 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.
Altamonte Springs
71.9
#940 nationally
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Altamonte Springs leads in crime level (9.3 vs 20.2). Gainesville leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 26.5 min). Altamonte Springs leads in median household income ($61,714 vs $43,783).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Altamonte Springs, FL | Gainesville, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#940) | 68 (#1355) |
| Population | 45,257 | 145,812 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $294,863 | $298,659 |
| Median Household Income | $61,714 | $43,783 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+21.0 |
C-
71.9 Score
Altamonte Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$294,863
Population
45,257
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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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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