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Compare Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale
This post compares Gainesville, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Gainesville (city) | Fort Lauderdale (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 129,394 | 177,175 |
| Income (median) | $36,896 | $43,893 |
| Home Value (median) | $147,500 | $297,200 |
| White | 65% | 62% |
| Black | 22% | 32% |
| Asian | 6% | 1% |
| With Kids | 16% | 21% |
| Age (median) | 26 | 42 |
| Rentals | 61% | 47% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Gainesville or Fort Lauderdale?
A: Gainesville has a smaller population count than Fort Lauderdale: 129394 compared with 177175 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Gainesville or in Fort Lauderdale?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Gainesville.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Gainesville or Fort Lauderdale?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Gainesville.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Gainesville does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 61% for Gainesville versus 47% for Fort Lauderdale.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Gainesville may include: Tallahassee, Wright, and Altamonte-Springs.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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