Alachua, FL
Living in Alachua
Bikeability1
Walkability4
Commute46
Public Transit2
Affordability66
Public Safety45
Airports27
Hospitals20
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools72
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.9kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black29%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate27%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office24%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$180kMedian Home Value-$32k (2010–19)
39%Built 2000 or Later
$886Median Monthly Rent+$127 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200933%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity89%
LP gas2%
Utility gas8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alachua
United States45
Florida50
Gainesville Metro Area71
Alachua County68
Property Crime in Alachua
United States48
Florida57
Gainesville Metro Area59
Alachua County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 56 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alachua
Inland Flooding57
Tornado18
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alachua, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alachua, FL
Bhaktivedanta Academy
3 miles, N
St Francis Catholic Academy
5 miles, S
Countryside Christian School
5 miles, S
Millhopper Montessori School
6 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Alachua, FL
University of Florida
11 miles, SE
University of Florida-Online
11 miles, SE
Rasmussen College-Florida
46 miles, S
Trinity Baptist College
55 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alachua, FL
North Florida Regional Medical Center
8 miles, SE
Uf Health Shands Hospital
12 miles, SE
Lake Butler Hospital
20 miles, NE
Shands Starke Regional Medical Center
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Alachua, FL
Gainesville Regional Airport
13 miles, SE
Jacksonville International Airport
69 miles, NE
Valdosta Regional Airport
85 miles, NW
Daytona Beach International Airport
94 miles, SE