Gainesville, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan · City

4.8 Excellent / 5.0
18,036 Population
$168,978 Median Income
$660,800 Home Value
$2,444 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
37.5 yrs Median Age
56.7% Bachelor's Degree+
4.8
Overall
5.0
Economy
4.5
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population18,036
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,784/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 52.9%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$168,978
Per Capita Income$60,321
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty Rate3.1%

Housing

4.5/5
Home Value (Census)$660,800
Zillow Value$754,882
Median Rent$2,444
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,369

Health

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Depression20.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul34° / 75°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+56.7%
High School+96.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.58
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute36 min
Work From Home23.9%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Gainesville Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$168,978
Home Value$660,800
Median Rent$2,444
Poverty Rate3.1%
Bachelor's Degree+56.7%
Unemployment1.7%
Avg Temperature54.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population18,036
Population Density1,784 per sq mi
Median Age37.5 years
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52.9% Black 17% Hispanic 2.4% Other 27.7%
White52.9%
Black or African American17.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races27.7%

Language

English Only76.4%
Spanish Speakers23.6%
English 76.4% Spanish 23.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability5.8%
Health Insurance96.0%

Income

125% above avg
Median Household Income$168,978
Per Capita Income$60,321
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,626
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$68,395

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.7%
Poverty Rate3.1%
Total Establishments (County)1,598

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation138
Healthcare Facilities174
Retail Stores155
Manufacturing34
Total Establishments1,598

Industry Mix

Restaurants 138 Healthcare 174 Retail 155 Manufacturing 34

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$68,395
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,808

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time35.9 min
Work From Home23.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

134% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$660,800
Zillow Home Value Index$754,882

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$804,000
Price Per Sq Ft$244
Homes Sold (month)12
Sale-to-List Ratio99.5%
Price Drops18.2%
Active Inventory22

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied83.7%

Rental Costs

110% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,444
Zillow Rent Index$2,866

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedroom$1,369
3 Bedroom$1,787
4 Bedroom$2,126

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,808
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.88%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma9.5%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression20.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.0%
Regular Checkup79.1%
Premature Death Rate8,307 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.6 / 10
Exercise Access99.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)174
Restaurants (County)138

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

34°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation373 ft (114 m)
Land Area10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²)
Population Density1,784 per sq mi
Latitude38.7932°
Longitude-77.6422°
County FIPS51683

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.6%
D 56.5%

Democrat +14.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.7%
High School+96.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.58

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,784 per sq mi
Land Area10.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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