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Gainesville, FL vs Ormond Beach, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Ormond Beach is 1.9% longer than it is for residents of Gainesville.
- 26.9% more residents of Ormond Beach work from home compared to residents of Gainesville.
 Gainesville, FLOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Gainesville, FLOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)65.6%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit4.8%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.8%0.5%
 Walk4.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock10.7%9.7%
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 Gainesville, FLOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock27.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.20.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.0%2.9%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Ormond Beach    8 Reviews

We have lived in the area for over 8 years. I love the political views of most people and how RED our state is. Having a governor and people with the same views,  More

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The state that is affordable for retirees is NOT affordable for people that work. Poor wages for professionals. Biggest employer in central FL is Disney and pays very  More

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I love it here it is very quiet and peaceful. The beaches are beautiful and pretty private and not crowded most of the time! There are some beautiful parks here as well.  More

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