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Gainesville, FL

Aggregated across 8 ZIP codes in Gainesville.

Population: 197,505 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gainesville, FL is $312,267 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,080 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,708/month. 35 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 1.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$312,267

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$312,267
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
-0.1%
5-year appreciation
+19.1%
10-year appreciation
+83.1%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$323,706
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$255,080
Median list price
$277,377
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
-9.3%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
867
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
55 days
New listings (monthly)
213

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,708/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/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)
101.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
35
Elementary schools
15
Middle schools
6
High schools
10
Charter schools
7
School districts serving the area
ALACHUA, UF LAB SCH
Schools include
A.QUINN JONES CENTER, SIDNEY LANIER CENTER, PACE, NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, P.K. YONGE DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, hurricane, tornado, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
72.2°F
Average high
81.6°F
Average low
62.8°F
Annual precipitation
51.0 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
274
Days with Moderate air quality
88
Highest AQI recorded (year)
103

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
272
Nearest airport
Gleim Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL, VA NORTH FLORIDA/SOUTH GEORGIA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - GAINESVILLE, ADVENTHEALTH OCALA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.4 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-731 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
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
103,459
Average weekly wage
$1,060
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
822

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

How it compares

GainesvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$312,267$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$255,080$359,990$325,000
Median days on market45 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,708/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Gainesville, FL?
$312,267.
What is the median sale price in Gainesville, FL?
$255,080.
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: $1,708/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gainesville, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, hurricane, tornado, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Gainesville, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
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?
35 schools (15 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gainesville, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 12.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gainesville, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gainesville, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.3 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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