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Alachua, FL
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Population: 10,527
Home Price: $217,600
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Overview
Alachua is a small city in the state of Florida with a population of 10,527. Alachua has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
25.9 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Alachua, FL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Alachua
Florida
United States
Per Capita Income
$36,179
$37,216
$32,693
Median Household Income
$65,838
$65,613
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
10.7%
10.5%
Age
Alachua
Florida
United States
Median Age
40.8
45.6
42.3
Gender
Alachua
Florida
United States
Male
42.0%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
58.0%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Alachua
Florida
United States
White
66.2%
74.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
23.9%
12.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
1.9%
1.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
2.6%
3.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.5%
7.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Alachua
Florida
United States
Median Home Price
$217,600
$278,147
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$891
$1,104
$801
Family Households
48.7%
48.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
35.2%
35.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
73.6%
70.8%
72.9%
Renters
26.4%
29.2%
27.1%
Education
Alachua
Florida
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.6%
7.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
24.3%
24.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
14.3%
20.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.6%
9.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
27.9%
17.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Alachua
Florida
United States
Mathematics
62.8%
59.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
62.0%
56.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Alachua
Florida
United States
Murder
0.0
4.3
3.0
Rape
39.7
30.2
38.0
Robbery
69.5
66.9
40.7
Assault
297.9
249.7
188.5
Property Crime
Alachua
Florida
United States
Burglary
317.8
380.1
336.1
Theft
1896.7
1839.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
69.5
180.4
167.1
Arson
9.9
4.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Alachua, FL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
food truck
cheap beer
gluten free
craft beer
fresh fruit
salad bar
salad
lobster
glutenfree
vegetarian options
delicious
low carb
ice cream
pretzels
grits
pie
restaurant
cheese grits
bread
high school football
video games
football
baseball
flag football
recruiting
pop culture
teams
lacrosse
athlete
softball
basketball
philadelphia sports
coaching
nba
coaches
ice hockey
gaming
camping bonfires
spor
home decor
prints
art prints
photography
fanart
creative
primal dc
collection
furni
craft
absolute moron
fashion
creative arts
creativity
collections
posters
nfts
studios
graphic design
poetry
spending time
video games
cosplay
photography
card collector
side hustles
collector
fishing
anime
pokemon
enthusiasts
books
gaming
camping bonfires
autos
outdoors
woodworking
outdoor activities
hunting
motorcycles
marketing
sports
booking
pop culture
experiential marketing
photography
digital media
networking
celebrity
low budget
creative
public relations
tv
content creation
comedy
fashion
gaming
studios
advertising
studio
space
sports
summer
photography
beach
winter
warm weather
cabins
wildlife
fishing
rec
fine dining
pool
facility
offshore fishing
picnics
camping bonfires
boardwalk
mountains
outdoor activities
home decor
vending
vending machines
black friday
warehouse
gift card
food truck
gift ideas
gas station
holiday shopping
decor
publix
gift cards
local walmart
wall decor
ebay
shoppe
sams club
pharmacy
merch
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