Gainesville Metro Area, FL

Living in the Gainesville Metro Area

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Bikeability 61
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Walkability 47
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 47
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Affordability 72
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 9
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Colleges 65
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Schools 69
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Residents

324k Population +63k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black18%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$6.3k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$168k Median Home Value -$15k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$783 Median Monthly Rent +$85 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas14%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Gainesville Metro Area

United States45
Florida50

Property Crime in the Gainesville Metro Area

United States48
Florida57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 54 3 0
Feb 57 4 0
Mar 62 4 0
Apr 68 3 0
May 74 3 0
Jun 80 7 0
Jul 81 7 0
Aug 81 8 0
Sep 79 6 0
Oct 71 3 0
Nov 63 2 0
Dec 56 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Gainesville Metro Area

Inland Flooding55
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding4
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gainesville Metro Area, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gainesville Metro Area, FL

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Family Life Academy
7 miles, NE
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Jordan Glen School
8 miles, NE
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Christian Life Academy
11 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Gainesville Metro Area, FL

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University of Florida
20 miles, NE
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Beacon College
65 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gainesville Metro Area, FL

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The Vines Hospital
36 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Gainesville Metro Area, FL

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