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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Lake Mary, FL vs Gainesville, GA

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Are people in Gainesville older or younger than people in Lake Mary?
- The Median Age in Gainesville is 11.0 years younger than in Lake Mary.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gainesville or Lake Mary?
- Gainesville housing costs are 22.5% less expensive than Lake Mary housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gainesville or Lake Mary?
- The average commute for residents of Gainesville is 4.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lake Mary.

Things to do in Lake Mary?
Lake Mary is a city located in Seminole County, Florida. It is home to over 15,000 people and boasts plenty of outdoor activities for residents to enjoy such as fishing and kayaking. The town is also known for its vibrant business district and excellent schools.

Things to do in Gainesville?
Gainesville, Georgia sits within Hall county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Brenau University to Smithgall Arts Center as well as nearby restaurants including The Olive Tree Grill.

 Lake Mary, FLGainesville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,730329,725,481
 Median Income$94,770  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$426,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.87  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Lake Mary    3 Reviews
Bcat · Longwood, FL
Living in Lake Mary is great!
Over 15 years ago

I moved here from PA 11 years ago. I've seen this place grow and for the better. Everything is conveniently located. We have every store and restaurant imaginable,  More

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Halyssa · Lake Mary, FL
Wonderful
Over 18 years ago

A lot of shopping, nice and quiet residential areas, beautiful, great for  More

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Joseph · Lake Mary, FL
Overall, a very nice place to live
Over 19 years ago

Overall, a very nice place to  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews
theo · Gainesville, GA
inflated self-assessment
Over 10 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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phillip · Gainesville, GA
Good place to live move to Gainesville,Ga.
Over 13 years ago

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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Charles · Gainesville, GA
Great Place
Over 16 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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