At a Glance
Median Income
$168,978
$60,321 per capita
Home Value
$660,800
Zillow: $754,882
Median Rent
$2,444/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
649/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.7%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 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?
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 $168,978 , which is 125% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,321. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% 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 $754,882. 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.
Safety & Crime
Gainesville reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 649/100K.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population18,036
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,784/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$168,978
Per Capita$60,321
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,626
Housing
A
Home Value$660,800
Rent$2,444
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$754,882
Housing Units5,475
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property649/100K
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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
Broadband98.5%
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.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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