At a Glance
Median Rent
$902/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
625/100K
2,302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
75.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
60.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.5%
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Gainesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gainesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gainesville a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Gainesville reports 625 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,302/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Gainesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gainesville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population266
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$12,081
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty60.3%
County GDP$451M
Avg Weekly Wage$910
Housing
Home Value
Rent$902
Ownership33.3%
Zillow$115,299
Housing Units108
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent625/100K
Property2,302/100K
Health
Obesity53.5%
Diabetes20.1%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death15,670/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain60.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation155 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+75.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score2.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 70%
Commute43 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gainesville was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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