City
Gainesville
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in Florida
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 962 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$161,900
National
$217,500Median Rent
$953
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Gainesville Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault435.3national 282.7
- Murder1.5national 6.1
- Rape113.3national 40.7
- Robbery137national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary370.9national 500.1
- Theft2,815.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft302national 284
Residents
Top Public Schools Serving Gainesville
- grade A
Eastside High School
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 293 reviews
- grade A
F.W. Buchholz High School
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 311 reviews
- grade A
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
- Rating 3.77 out of 5 152 reviews
- grade A
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
- grade A
Gainesville High School
- Rating 3.71 out of 5 452 reviews
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Working in Gainesville
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$37,264
National
$62,843Places to Work in Gainesville
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Gainesville, Florida is a college town that houses the University of Florida. Although it is a college town, it has a diverse community and it is full of opportunities. Gainesville is also a great place to raise a family. I have also found that the community is very proactive with addressing social issues, such as homelessness and health disparities. Since it is a college town, most resources are tailored for students and not for the residents. Things like affordable apartments are harder to find unless they are for students, which is one of the things that I would like to be improved. Public schools are not as great as private schools, however, that is changing as innovative programs are introduced. Mental health has been given more awareness recently, which is great for the community. Gainesville has a lot of professionals who not only grow their careers here, but also donate their time and talent to help others. My overall experience in the Gainesville community has been enriching!
Gainesville is a suburb area filled with the liveliness of the University of Florida. The city can go two ways. There are the shopping/recreational places such as Midtown (closest student party zone to campus), Downtown (artsy student party zone and art/music/food appreciation), Celebration Pointe (student devoid and family friendly with a great Regal Cinema RPX theatre), Butler Plaza (for all shopping necessities), and Oaks Mall (student shopping hub). And then there is the campus, which gets more beautiful by the year. Gainesville would not be the same if not for the university and the attention it attracts, and I'm glad I got to spend four years in this constantly growing and expanding city!
Gainesville is a great place for college students. If you're young, you'll the atmosphere. There's stores and restaurants everywhere you turn. New restaurants are being built or at least thought of in concept almost every 1-3 months. Gainesville is also great for pets. There are many places to keep them occupied and busy. Lastly, this city is great for its housing. There are many houses and apartments being built. The market for real estate is expanding and so are the options!