Gaithersburg, MD vs Jupiter, 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
Jupiter
67.2
#1453 nationally
Jupiter leads in crime level (3.4 vs 6.9). Jupiter leads in average commute (22 min vs 30.5 min). Jupiter leads in cost of living index (133 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Jupiter, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 67.2 (#1453) |
| Population | 69,563 | 61,291 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $700,734 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $105,413 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+0.8 |
Data coverage note: Jupiter is missing data for 1 metric that Gaithersburg has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
67.2 Score
Jupiter, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$700,734
Population
61,291
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,413
Southeast
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