At a Glance
Median Income
$64,636
$33,476 per capita
Home Value
$337,000
Zillow: $368,326
Median Rent
$1,234/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
364/100K
4,148/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gainesville residents earn a median household income of $64,636 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,476. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,941 business establishments, including 377 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gainesville is $337,000 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,326. Median rent is $1,234/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Gainesville reports 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,148/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in Gainesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gainesville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population44,051
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density1,303/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,636
Per Capita$33,476
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$17,999M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,229
Housing
B+
Home Value$337,000
Rent$1,234
Ownership41.0%
Zillow$368,326
Housing Units17,217
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent364/100K
Property4,148/100K
Murder5.6/100K
Assault222/100K
Burglary595/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,170/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,237 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Gainesville was founded in 1818.
The median home in Gainesville was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 377 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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