Gainesville, GA vs Greenacres, 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
67.7
#1392 nationally
Greenacres
71.2
#1005 nationally
Greenacres leads in crime level (6.7 vs 13.4). Gainesville leads in average commute (23 min vs 29.6 min). Gainesville leads in median household income ($64,163 vs $58,981).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, GA | Greenacres, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1392) | 71.2 (#1005) |
| Population | 47,265 | 44,103 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,716 | $281,921 |
| Median Household Income | $64,163 | $58,981 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.8 | D+0.8 |
D+
67.7 Score
Gainesville, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,716
Population
47,265
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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C-
71.2 Score
Greenacres, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,921
Population
44,103
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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