Julia Cox living Dec 17, 2025

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider — Gainesville sits at 687.0 per 100K. With a population of 144K, Gainesville is a mid-size city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots? It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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