Gainesville, VA
Living in Gainesville
Bikeability32
Walkability17
Commute5
Public Transit47
Affordability4
Public Safety86
Airports90
Hospitals91
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+6.5k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
56%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
85%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian17%
Black13%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial4%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate14%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household85%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$142kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
45 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more28%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked<1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$492kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
75%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$525 (2010–19)
81%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached23%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 201313%
Built 2000 to 200950%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19791%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K38%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gainesville
United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Prince William County23
Property Crime in Gainesville
United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Prince William County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gainesville
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding40
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding17
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gainesville, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gainesville, VA
St Michaels Academy
1 miles, N
Winwood Childrens Center
2 miles, E
Montessori of Gainesville - Casa Dei Bambini
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Gainesville, VA
Fairfax University of America
16 miles, E
George Mason University
18 miles, E
IGlobal University
24 miles, E
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
24 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gainesville, VA
Novant Prince William Medical Center
9 miles, E
Fauquier Hospital
10 miles, SW
Stonesprings Hospital Center
12 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Gainesville, VA
Washington Dulles International Airport
14 miles, NE
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
33 miles, E
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
63 miles, SW