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Gainesville, FL
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Population: 138,741
Home Price: $182,400
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Overview
Gainesville is a midsize city in the state of Florida with a population of 138,741. Gainesville 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:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
19.1 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
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 Gainesville, FL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Gainesville
Florida
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,986
$37,216
$32,693
Median Household Income
$40,937
$65,613
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.2%
10.7%
10.5%
Age
Gainesville
Florida
United States
Median Age
26.8
45.6
42.3
Gender
Gainesville
Florida
United States
Male
47.8%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
52.2%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Gainesville
Florida
United States
White
62.6%
74.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
21.3%
12.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
6.2%
1.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
1.8%
3.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.8%
7.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Gainesville
Florida
United States
Median Home Price
$182,400
$278,147
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$878
$1,104
$801
Family Households
24.5%
24.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
37.8%
37.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
39.7%
70.8%
72.9%
Renters
60.3%
29.2%
27.1%
Education
Gainesville
Florida
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.0%
7.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
17.3%
17.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
15.8%
20.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.4%
9.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
25.9%
17.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Gainesville
Florida
United States
Mathematics
53.4%
59.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
53.7%
56.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Gainesville
Florida
United States
Murder
1.5
4.3
3.0
Rape
113.3
30.2
38.0
Robbery
137.0
66.9
40.7
Assault
435.3
249.7
188.5
Property Crime
Gainesville
Florida
United States
Burglary
370.9
380.1
336.1
Theft
2815.3
1839.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
302.0
180.4
167.1
Arson
4.4
4.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Gainesville, FL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
beer
nutrition
hot sauce
craft beer
bbq
cheap beer
pasture raised
brews
red wine
dining
chickfila
pie
chef
cheese
pizza
mac n cheese
restaurant
tastes
microbrews
football
high school football
college football
womens sports
sports teams
sports entertainment
chicago sports
college basketball
philly sports
jschool alum
country music
sports leagues
video games
fantasy football
college athletics
flag football
basketball
baseball
recruiting
movies tv
home decor
digital artist
art museum
fine art
natural history
cover art
nft
museum
creative arts
photographs
arts culture
fine arts
comics
creative
nfts
curator
library
graphic web designer
studio
theater arts
thoughtstweets are
spending time
spare time
sports cards
video games
board games
fighting games
nintendo games
miami dolphins
fps games
books
scifi nerd
movies tv
video editing
horror movies
anime
scifi
gaming anime
tv shows
gaming
sports
sports entertainment
journalism
local news
talent management
marketing
public relations
movies tv
tv
pro wrestling
digital marketing
arts
gaming anime
tv shows
gaming
arts culture
creative
gainesvilleflorida
communications
movies television
sports
biologist phd
space
arts
summer
conservation
wildlife
nature
rock climbing
air conditioning
beach
astronomy
pool
dining
fishing
general aviation
pet friendly
recreational opportunities
hunting
hiking
mothers day gifts
home decor
free shipping
car wash
online shopping
publix
etsy
auto parts
advertising
funko
bookstore
amazon
retail
soda
gas stations
cyber monday sales
merch store
jewelry
pharmacy
holiday shopping
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