2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Gainesville, GA vs Ormond Beach, FL

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Highlights
- Household income in Ormond Beach, is 5% more than it is in Gainesville and is 15% below the National Average.
- Gainesville unemployment rate is 3.0%.
- Ormond Beach unemployment rate is 4.2%.
 Gainesville, GAOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Unemployment Rate3.0%4.2%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth4.4%2.0%1.6%
 Future Job Growth57.0%44.6%33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%6.5%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.8%0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$30,115$38,281$37,638
 Household Income$57,258$60,229$69,021
 Family Median Income$64,551$78,087$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Gainesville, GAOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K11.1%7.6%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K5.6%4.6%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K7.8%8.8%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K13.1%9.9%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K6.6%9.0%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.6%9.9%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K11.7%11.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.8%11.8%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K11.6%13.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K4.5%6.5%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K6.7%7.3%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Gainesville, GAOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Management, business, finance12.3%18.8%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science2.4%2.5%6.5%
 Community, social services1.8%1.6%1.8%
 Legal1.2%1.2%1.2%
 Education, library5.5%6.0%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.3%2.1%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.2%10.2%6.2%
 Healthcare support2.4%2.3%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.7%2.8%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving5.2%6.4%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.6%4.6%3.6%
 Personal care3.0%2.6%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support18.1%24.3%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.0%0.3%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair10.5%6.6%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving24.8%7.9%13.1%
Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 15 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  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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