Gainesville, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
143,611 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
37.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
51.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,611 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
30.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$235,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$570 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,050 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alachua County
6
Gainesville Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alachua County
6
Gainesville Metro Area
5
Florida
5

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 7 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 deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 64%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, FL State Senate District 6, FL State House District 21, FL
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Schools

Gainesville High School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Glen Springs Elementary School
1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

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

Uf Health Shands Hospital
3 miles, S • 2.3 star
Shands Starke Regional Medical Center
23 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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