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Alachua, FL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Carter A.

Alachua in the winter -how bad?

Hi all, I'm retired and Homes are going for about $285,700 on average. Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here? The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is def...

14 replies 14 upvotes qa
Serenity S.

What surprised you most about Alachua?

Hey everyone, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $78,526 in Alachua. Rent is about $1,132/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $285,700 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly...

11 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Carter A.

Housing market in Alachua right now

Hey folks, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Alachua sits at 407.2 per 100K. The median home value here is around $285,700, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 70--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs ...

2 replies 6 upvotes housing
Elena P.

Best coffee shops in Alachua?

I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,132 for rent here. The median home value here is around $285,700, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $285,700 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fas...

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Elena P.

Life in Alachua as a young professional

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 46-year-old software engineer and With a population of 10,638, Alachua is a small town.

15 replies 5 upvotes living
phillysoul2021

Best coffee shops in Alachua?

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $285,700 on average. Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 70--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not pe...

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Carter A.

What Alachua does better than anywhere else

Hey folks, Just moved here 16 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,132 for rent here. Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Any help is appreciated.

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Sara P.

What to expect moving to Alachua?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from New York and The median home value here is around $285,700, which seems about average. With a population of 10,638, Alachua is a small town. Homes are going for about $285,700 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high b...

2 replies 2 upvotes moving
Adeline Hernandez

Weekend activities in Alachua?

OK so I'm single, late 20s, and Median household income is $78,526, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $285,700, which seems about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do?

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Carter A.

Freelancing from Alachua -experience?

My partner and I are Homes are going for about $285,700 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,132 for rent here. Rent is about $1,132/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $78,526 in Alachua. Average temperature is around 70--F, so the weather is moderate. I'd say it's bet...

1 replies 6 upvotes jobs
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