Gainesville, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
17,688 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,341 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$162,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$622 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$825 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cooke County
4
Gainesville Urban Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cooke County
4
Gainesville Urban Area
4
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 41
Feb 2 0 45
Mar 3 0 53
Apr 3 0 62
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 2 0 83
Aug 2 0 83
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 2 0 53
Dec 2 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 26, TX State Senate District 30, TX State House District 68, TX
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Schools

St Mary School
<1 miles, S
Robert E Lee Int
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Gainesville Jh
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
Edison El
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

North Central Texas College
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Texas Woman's University
28 miles, S • 2.8 star
University of North Texas
30 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Grayson College
30 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

North Texas Medical Center
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Dallas Love Field
57 miles, S • 3.7 star
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
97 miles, NW • 1 star
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