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Compare Gainesville to West Palm Beach
This post compares Gainesville, Florida to West Palm Beach, 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) | West Palm Beach (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 129,394 | 106,805 |
| Income (median) | $36,896 | $37,034 |
| Home Value (median) | $147,500 | $218,200 |
| White | 65% | 57% |
| Black | 22% | 34% |
| Asian | 6% | 2% |
| With Kids | 16% | 23% |
| Age (median) | 26 | 39 |
| Rentals | 61% | 51% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Gainesville or West Palm Beach?
A: Gainesville has a similar population count than West Palm Beach: 129394 compared with 106805 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Gainesville or in West Palm Beach?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Gainesville.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Gainesville or West Palm Beach?
A: Homes tend to be 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 51% for West Palm Beach.
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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