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Gainesville, NY
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Gainesville, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Gainesville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gainesville residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,258. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gainesville is $105,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,741. Median rent is $693/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Gainesville reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,935/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Gainesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gainesville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.