Gainesville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Wyoming County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
209 Population 246/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $43,258 per capita
$105,800 Home Value $159,741 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,800 home value, $693/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Gainesville, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$43,258 per capita
Home Value
$105,800
62% below
Zillow: $159,741
Median Rent
$693/mo
40% below
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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)

Income
98%
Home Value
38%
Rent
60%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gainesville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,258. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population209
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density246/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$43,258
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,800
Rent$693
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$159,741
Housing Units112
Rent Burden16.3%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,618 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Gainesville was founded in 1902.
The median home in Gainesville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.