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Gainesville, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Alachua County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
143,611
Population
2,244/sq mi density
$45,611
Median Income
$30,282 per capita
$235,000
Home Value
$293,024 Zillow
$1,214
Median Rent
40.5% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
329 sunny days/yr
687
Violent Crime/100K
3,488 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$45,611 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$235,000 home value, $1,214/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
687 violent crimes/100K (81% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$235,000
17% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
4% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
38.5%
41% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
63,929
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$235,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$293,024
Median Sale Price
$267,500
Median List Price
$259,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
38.5%
Owner-Occupied
61.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,212/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,296/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,526/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,971/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,261/mo
Census median rent:
$1,214/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,604/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
83 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
90
Price Drops
24.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$185
Active Inventory
463
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
40.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
31% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
38.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $235,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,024 |
| Median Sale Price | $267,500 |
| Median List Price | $259,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $185 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,214 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,604 |
| FMR Studio | $1,212 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,296 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,526 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,971 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,261 |
Market
| Days on Market | 83 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 24.6% |
| Homes Sold | 90 |
| Active Inventory | 463 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $185 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 38.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 61.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 38.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 63,929 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 40.5% |