Gainesville, FL
Living in Gainesville
Bikeability83
Walkability72
Commute86
Public Transit66
Affordability79
Public Safety24
Airports28
Hospitals16
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
132kPopulation+7.9k (2010–19)
26 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
39%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years53%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black21%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate20%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household39%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
69%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$162kMedian Home Value-$6.5k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$798Median Monthly Rent+$115 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas20%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gainesville
United States45
Florida50
Gainesville Metro Area71
Alachua County68
Property Crime in Gainesville
United States48
Florida57
Gainesville Metro Area59
Alachua County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 56 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gainesville
Inland Flooding52
Tornado16
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gainesville, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gainesville, FL
ZL Sung Sda School
0 miles, NW
Flowers Montessori
1 miles, W
Cornerstone Academy
2 miles, SW
St Patrick Interparish School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Gainesville, FL
University of Florida-Online
2 miles, S
University of Florida
2 miles, S
Rasmussen College-Florida
38 miles, S
Trinity Baptist College
55 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gainesville, FL
Uf Health Shands Hospital
3 miles, S
North Florida Regional Medical Center
4 miles, W
Regional General Hospital Williston
21 miles, S
Shands Starke Regional Medical Center
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Regional Airport
5 miles, E
Jacksonville International Airport
69 miles, NE
Daytona Beach International Airport
85 miles, SE
Orlando Sanford International Airport
92 miles, SE