At a Glance
Median Income
$168,978
$60,321 per capita
Home Value
$660,800
Zillow: $754,533
Median Rent
$2,444/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.7%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
9.6% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gainesville residents earn a median household income of $168,978 , which is 125% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,321. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,598 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gainesville is $660,800 , 134% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $754,533. Median rent is $2,444/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Education
56.7% of adults in Gainesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gainesville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population18,036
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,784/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born17.7%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$168,978
Per Capita$60,321
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,626
Housing
A
Home Value$660,800
Rent$2,444
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$754,533
Housing Units5,475
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation373 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.7%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+25.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute36 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Gainesville was built in 2006.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.379 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
17.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.