Gainesville, FL vs Keller, TX
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
Keller
71.9
#948 nationally
Keller leads in crime level (2.1 vs 20.2). Keller leads in median household income ($162,094 vs $43,783). Gainesville leads in walk score (37 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | Keller, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 71.9 (#948) |
| Population | 145,812 | 46,316 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $654,648 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $162,094 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | R+5.1 |
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-
71.9 Score
Keller, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,648
Population
46,316
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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