Gainesville, VA

Living in Gainesville

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 17
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Commute 5
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Public Transit 47
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Affordability 4
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 90
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Hospitals 91
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Colleges 84
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Schools 99
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Residents

17k Population +6.5k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
56% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
85% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian17%
Black13%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial4%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate14%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household85%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$142k Median Household Income +$27k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
45  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more28%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked<1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$492k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
75% Built 2000 or Later
$1.8k Median Monthly Rent +$525 (2010–19)
81% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached23%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 201313%
Built 2000 to 200950%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19791%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K38%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gainesville

United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Prince William County23

Property Crime in Gainesville

United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Prince William County22

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 6
Feb 37 3 7
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 55 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gainesville

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding40
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding17
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gainesville, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gainesville, VA

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St Michaels Academy
1 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Gainesville, VA

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IGlobal University
24 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gainesville, VA

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Fauquier Hospital
10 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Gainesville, VA