Gainesville Metro Area, GA
Living in the Gainesville Metro Area
Bikeability7
Walkability12
Commute43
Public Transit7
Affordability65
Public Safety73
Airports76
Hospitals48
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
199kPopulation+24k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
75%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate28%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$201kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$765Median Monthly Rent+$117 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas29%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Gainesville Metro Area
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in the Gainesville Metro Area
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Gainesville Metro Area
Inland Flooding29
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gainesville Metro Area, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gainesville Metro Area, GA
Lakeview Academy
1 miles, NE
Academy Innovation
1 miles, W
Maranatha Christian Academy
8 miles, SW
Lanier Christian Academy
10 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Gainesville Metro Area, GA
Brenau University
1 miles, S
University of North Georgia
18 miles, NW
Truett McConnell University
20 miles, N
Piedmont College
23 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gainesville Metro Area, GA
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc
1 miles, S
Habersham County Medical Ctr
20 miles, E
Northside Hospital Forsyth
21 miles, SW
Northridge Medical Center
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Gainesville Metro Area, GA
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
59 miles, SW
Lovell Field
93 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
99 miles, NE
McGhee Tyson Airport
104 miles, N