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Gainesville
  • City in Florida

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade A minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Gainesville is a city in Florida with a population of 138,741. Gainesville is in Alachua County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Gainesville offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Gainesville there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals live in Gainesville and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Gainesville are highly rated.

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About Gainesville...
Population
138,741

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$182,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,044
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    60%
  • Own
    40%
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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
  • Assault
    514.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    7.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    94.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    154.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    304.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,517.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    359.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    8%
  • 10-17 years
    6%
  • 18-24 years
    32%
  • 25-34 years
    18%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    7%
  • 55-64 years
    8%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    23%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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