Gainesville, FL Overview

Home to Florida's largest and oldest university, Gainesville has matured into a thriving center for education, healthcare, and culture.  The University of Florida and Shands Hospital are major employers for the entire region.  Acclaimed for the preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville features lovely parks, fine museums, and sparkling lakes.  The community continues to win accolades for livability with its panoramic landscape and urban "forest."  The city operates a regional transit system, a municipal airport, and a championship golf course.  Residents are only a short drive from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, ensuring a wealth of outdoor adventure and water-sport recreational opportunities.  From its elegant cultural venues to welcoming neighborhoods and suburban amenities, Gainesville is unrivaled for quality of live.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 10%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 2,152.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.191
Households w/ Children 17%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 20%
Median Year in Residency 2.24

Housing Inventory

Gainesville, FL Housing Inventory 33,043 6,374 21,911 33,043 6,374

Market Overview

1179 listings with an estimated median price of $324,900

Price Count
$0 - 100K 56
$100K - 200K 219
$200K - 300K 277
$300K - 400K 189
$400K - 500K 149
$500K - 600K 80
$600K - 700K 47
$700K - 800K 32
$800K - 900K 27
$900K - 1M 13
$1M - Max 90
Property Type Count
Single Family 676
Townhouse 59
Condo 233
Commercial 50
Rental 357
Lots and Land 117
Multi Family 30
Mobile Home 14

(Data as of 4/27/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Gainesville, FL Population Demographics

Total: 132,731

Households:54,954

Median Age: 28.11

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Gainesville, FL Temperature

Weather Risk

Gainesville, FL Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Gainesville, FL Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Gainesville, FL Highest Education Level Attained 14,989 13,170 6,494 3,341 2,327 15,920 15,445 14,989 13,170 3,341 2,327 15,920

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Gainesville, FL Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $36,766)

Gainesville, FL Income by dollar range 8,546 3,956 3,729 3,507 3,592 3,261 2,509 2,216 2,359 4,239 4,559 5,277 3,087 1,631 1,480 565 239 201

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$624
One Bedroom
$717
Two Bedroom
$878
Three Bedroom
$1,177
Four Bedroom
$1,339

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Gainesville, FL Crime

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