At a Glance
Median Income
$78,526
$40,753 per capita
Home Value
$285,700
Zillow: $327,303
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
11.7% smoking rate
How Alachua Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alachua's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alachua a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alachua residents earn a median household income of $78,526 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,753. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,212 business establishments, including 669 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alachua is $285,700 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,303. Median rent is $1,132/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
43.4% of adults in Alachua hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alachua has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,638
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,526
Per Capita$40,753
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$20,939M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
A+
Home Value$285,700
Rent$1,132
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$327,303
Housing Units4,747
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,032/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation159 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.4%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Alachua was founded in 1884.
The median home in Alachua was built in 1994.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 669 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.