Alachua, FL

Living in Alachua

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 4
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Commute 46
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 73
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Schools 72
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Residents

9.9k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
38% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
69% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black29%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate27%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$4.9k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office24%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$180k Median Home Value -$32k (2010–19)
39% Built 2000 or Later
$886 Median Monthly Rent +$127 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200933%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M3%

House Heating Type

Electricity89%
LP gas2%
Utility gas8%

Crime

Violent Crime in Alachua

United States45
Florida50
Gainesville Metro Area71
Alachua County68

Property Crime in Alachua

United States48
Florida57
Gainesville Metro Area59
Alachua County63

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 54 4 0
Feb 57 4 0
Mar 62 4 0
Apr 67 3 0
May 75 3 0
Jun 80 7 0
Jul 81 7 0
Aug 81 8 0
Sep 78 6 0
Oct 71 3 0
Nov 63 2 0
Dec 56 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alachua

Inland Flooding57
Tornado18
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alachua, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alachua, FL

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Colleges

Colleges near Alachua, FL

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University of Florida
11 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Alachua, FL

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Lake Butler Hospital
20 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Alachua, FL

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