Alachua County, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
281,751 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,659 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$266,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$579 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,081 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gainesville Metro Area
6
Florida
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Gainesville Metro Area
5
Florida
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 53
Feb 3 0 56
Mar 4 0 61
Apr 3 0 67
May 2 0 74
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 5 0 78
Oct 3 0 70
Nov 2 0 62
Dec 3 0 55

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, FL State Senate District 6, FL State House District 22, FL
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Schools

Glen Springs Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Gainesville High School
1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Florida-Online
2 miles, S • 3.7 star
University of Florida
2 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Uf Health Shands Hospital
3 miles, S • 2.3 star
Shands Starke Regional Medical Center
24 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Gainesville Regional Airport
5 miles, E • 1 star
Jacksonville International Airport
69 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Orlando Sanford International Airport
92 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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