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Gainesville, FL

Aggregated across 8 ZIP codes in Gainesville.

Population: 197,505 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Gainesville, FL is $309,534 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $347,099 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,694/month. 38 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, hurricane, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$309,534

Typical home value

-0.9%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$309,534
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
-0.7%
5-year appreciation
+17.6%
10-year appreciation
+81.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$321,678
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$347,099
Median list price
$348,629
Median price per sqft
$213
1-year sale-price change
+3.9%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
598
For-sale inventory
854
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
767
1-year forecast
-1.6%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
202

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,694/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,197/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,241/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,471/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,806/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,933/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
38
Elementary schools
18
Middle schools
6
High schools
12
Charter schools
8
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
ALACHUA, UF LAB SCH
Schools include
A.QUINN JONES CENTER, SIDNEY LANIER CENTER, PACE, ALACHUA ESCHOOL (VIRTUAL FRANCHISE), NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, hurricane, tornado, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
181
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Cabot/Koppers (1.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
81.4°F
Average low
62.8°F
Annual precipitation
54.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
323
Days with Moderate air quality
41
Highest AQI recorded (year)
69

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-13,791
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,277
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,899

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Gleim Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
10
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH OCALA, UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITAL, ED FRASER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
48
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-731 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
20.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,882
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
105,168
Average weekly wage
$1,135
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,336

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GainesvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$309,534$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$347,099$359,990$325,000
Median days on market45 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,694/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,882$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Gainesville, FL?
$309,534.
What is the median sale price in Gainesville, FL?
$347,099.
How long do homes take to sell in Gainesville, FL?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Gainesville, FL?
Typical rent: $1,694/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gainesville, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, hurricane, tornado, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is Gainesville, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 181 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Gainesville, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gainesville, FL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gainesville, FL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Cabot/Koppers, 1.8 mi.
How many schools serve Gainesville, FL?
38 schools (18 elementary, 6 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Gainesville, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 12.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gainesville, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gainesville, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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