Gainesville Metro Area, FL
Living in the Gainesville Metro Area
Bikeability61
Walkability47
Commute63
Public Transit47
Affordability72
Public Safety30
Airports42
Hospitals9
Colleges65
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
324kPopulation+63k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black18%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$6.3k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value-$15k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$783Median Monthly Rent+$85 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas14%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Gainesville Metro Area
United States45
Florida50
Property Crime in the Gainesville Metro Area
United States48
Florida57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 56 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Gainesville Metro Area
Inland Flooding55
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding4
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gainesville Metro Area, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gainesville Metro Area, FL
Family Life Academy
7 miles, NE
Jordan Glen School
8 miles, NE
Vision Christian Academy
10 miles, E
Christian Life Academy
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Gainesville Metro Area, FL
University of Florida
20 miles, NE
University of Florida-Online
21 miles, NE
Rasmussen College-Florida
35 miles, SE
Beacon College
65 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gainesville Metro Area, FL
Regional General Hospital Williston
12 miles, SE
North Florida Regional Medical Center
18 miles, NE
Uf Health Shands Hospital
20 miles, NE
The Vines Hospital
36 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Gainesville Metro Area, FL
Gainesville Regional Airport
26 miles, NE
Jacksonville International Airport
90 miles, NE
Daytona Beach International Airport
97 miles, E
Orlando Sanford International Airport
97 miles, SE