Gainesville, FL

Home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe College, the college town atmosphere in Gainesville has yielded many shopping, dining and entertainment nightspots. The city features several public parks, lakes, walking trails and Ichetucknee Springs State Park, and the economy is led by sectors like education, tourism and transportation. Residents also have great access to healthcare, led by Shands HealthCare and North Florida Regional Medical Center.

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Affordable Places To Live In Gainesville

Median Household Income

^$44,520

Median Home Value

^$103,498

Housing Affordability Index

191

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

13.10^%

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Education & Career Opportunities In Gainesville

Unemployment Rate

6.50^%

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

17.40^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

67.60^%

Food Scene in Gainesville

38.80^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

40.30

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

46.40^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$813.00

Love Where You Live In Gainesville

Volunteerism Rate

12.40^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

45.20^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

5.00^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

72.70

Health in Gainesville

80.50^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

9.20^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.60

16.70^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Gainesville

Average Mortgage Amount

^$605.28

Median Rent

^$611

50.70^%

Of Homes Owned

49.30^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Gainesville

5.00^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

8.00^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

11.20^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

13.40^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year