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About Gainesville
Gainesville is a suburb in the Gainesville Metropolitan area. It has a population of 16,275 and a population density of 843, which is 89% above the national average. It has a median age of 34, which is 6 years below the Gainesville Metro median age and 4 years below the national average.
Gainesville has a median home value of $135,500, which is 7% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,250 is 32% above the metro average rent and 18% above the national average rent, making it one of the most affordable places to live in Gainesville. The average household income in Gainesville is $44,753 , which is 22% below the Metro average household income and 29% below the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Gainesville is 6. Gainesville also has a crime index 149 that is above the national average, making it one of the best places to raise a family in Gainesville.
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Gainesville has a suburban feeling with mix of residents from different age groups. Gainesville also has good mix of residents working in IT Services and Healthcare.
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Demographics
Gainesville's population is made up of 49% married, 33% single, 10% divorced and 8% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 30%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 29%. Homeowners make up 51% of the population in Gainesville.
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Employment
The Per Capita income in Gainesville is $21,757. The Median Household Income is $46,327 and the Gainesville Unemployment Rate is 7%.
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Crime Data
Gainesville crime index is 142 which is higher than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Gainesville.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.
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