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Gainesville, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Sumter County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
266
Population
155/sq mi density
$902
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
625
Violent Crime/100K
2,302 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
625 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$902/mo
22% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
33.3%
49% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
108
Median year built: 1981
Ownership vs. Renting
33.3%
Owner-Occupied
66.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$902/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
33.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $115,299 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $902 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 33.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 33.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 108 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |