Gainesville, FL

Living in Gainesville

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Bikeability 83
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Walkability 72
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 66
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 24
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 16
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Colleges 74
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Schools 64
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Residents

132k Population +7.9k (2010–19)
26  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
45% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
39% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years53%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black21%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate20%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree21%

Households

Family household39%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone17%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$7.2k (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
69% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$162k Median Home Value -$6.5k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$798 Median Monthly Rent +$115 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas20%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gainesville

United States45
Florida50
Gainesville Metro Area71
Alachua County68

Property Crime in Gainesville

United States48
Florida57
Gainesville Metro Area59
Alachua County63

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump32%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 54 4 0
Feb 57 3 0
Mar 62 4 0
Apr 67 3 0
May 74 3 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 81 7 0
Aug 81 8 0
Sep 78 5 0
Oct 71 3 0
Nov 63 2 0
Dec 56 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gainesville

Inland Flooding52
Tornado16
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gainesville, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gainesville, FL

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ZL Sung Sda School
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Flowers Montessori
1 miles, W
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Cornerstone Academy
2 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Gainesville, FL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Gainesville, FL

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Airports

Airports near Gainesville, FL

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