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Gainesville
  • Town in Georgia

Report Card

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

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Gainesville is a town in Georgia with a population of 41,730. Gainesville is in Hall County. Living in Gainesville offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Gainesville there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Gainesville and residents tend to have moderate political views.

About

About Gainesville...
Population
41,730

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$246,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,075
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    57%
  • Own
    43%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    410.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    6.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    74.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    65.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    250.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,276.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    255
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    15%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    12%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    24%
    national  11%

Working in Gainesville

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$57,258
National
$69,021

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