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Gainesville, GA
Georgia · Hall County · Gainesville Metro
Gainesville is a mid-size city in Georgia with a population of 44,051. Residents earn $64,636 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
44,051
Population
1,303/sq mi density
$64,636
Median Income
$33,476 per capita
$337,000
Home Value
$368,326 Zillow
$1,234
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
364
Violent Crime/100K
4,148 property/100K
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$64,636 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$337,000 home value, $1,234/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K (4% below avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Explore Near Gainesville
Historic Markers
6
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Haunted Places
5
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Haunted Places Near Gainesville, GA
5 reported haunted locations found near Gainesville, GA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Brenau University | One of the United States most prestigious female universities is haunted by a ghostly shadow that hangs from the balcony of the auditorium. A young dedicated dancer supposedly hung herself after being denied lead performer in a popular ballet play. Many students and faculty continue to witness the mysterious apparition. |
| East Hall Middle School | A thirteen year old girl was killed by two boys in the boys bathroom. On the last stall to the left (in the eight grade hallway) you can hear the stall shaking. The toilet flushes sometimes without anyone moving the knob. And bloodstains appear after they have been washed several times. The administrator regrets it but the teachers report seeing it. |
| Jesse Jewell Parkway | Hong Kong King Buffet - Formerly listed as Shoney's Brown Bridge Road - Plates rattling, footsteps, strange noises, cold spots, and claims of being touched. These occurrences usually happen after hours when there are just a few employees. |
| Old Lanier Lodge | The old Lanier Lodge Hotel just outside downtown Cumming closed a few years back and nobody is exactly sure why. Neighbors of the complex say that they hear and see things at a constant. It is believed by many that someone was murdered in the west building on the second floor balcony hallway but wasn't publicly announced as to keep the citizens from becoming stricken with panic. When visited at night you can hear strange things as if people are coming in and out of rooms and closing doors ver... |
| Old Ridgeland Baptist Church | During the Civil War this church would hide injured soldiers from both sides of the war. To mask the moans and groans coming from upstairs, the Preacher would play the Wind Organ loudly. In the cemetery there are many bodies buried from the war. It is said you can hear the organ playing and the moans and groans from soldiers. It has been said that you can see someone(s) on the second floor. The area around the church, in the cemetery mainly is cooler than other areas. - June 2005 Update / WA... |