Lake Forest, CA vs Maitland, 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.
Lake Forest
65.3
#1638 nationally
Maitland
69.6
#1186 nationally
Lake Forest leads in median household income ($128,358 vs $89,871). Maitland leads in cost of living index (134 vs 181). Maitland leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Forest, CA | Maitland, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1638) | 69.6 (#1186) |
| Population | 85,840 | 19,215 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,187,225 | $479,666 |
| Median Household Income | $128,358 | $89,871 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+13.6 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Lake Forest has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.3 Score
Lake Forest, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,187,225
Population
85,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D+
69.6 Score
Maitland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$479,666
Population
19,215
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,871
Southeast
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