At a Glance
Median Income
$45,611
$30,282 per capita
Home Value
$235,000
Zillow: $293,024
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
40.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
687/100K
3,488/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.7%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
329 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gainesville residents earn a median household income of $45,611 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,282. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% 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 Gainesville is $235,000 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,024. Median rent is $1,214/month, with 40.5% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Gainesville reports 687 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,488/100K. The murder rate is 1.5/100K.
Education
51.7% of adults in Gainesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gainesville has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population143,611
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density2,244/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,611
Per Capita$30,282
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$20,939M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
B+
Home Value$235,000
Rent$1,214
Ownership38.5%
Zillow$293,024
Housing Units63,929
Rent Burden40.5%
Crime
F
Violent687/100K
Property3,488/100K
Murder1.5/100K
Assault435/100K
Burglary371/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,032/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days329/yr
Rain41.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation187 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.7%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+23.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations56
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Gainesville was founded in 1853.
The median home in Gainesville was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 669 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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