Gainesville, FL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Gainesville, Florida Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
132,127
Unemployment
5.2%
Poverty
30.6%
Median Home
$161,900
Median Income
$37,264
Median Rent
$953
Gainesville SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Gainesville, FL Crime Report
5,640
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,175.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
68.58%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gainesville / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,640 | 4,175.1 | 2,524.1 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 928 | 687.0 | 378.4 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 1.5 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 185 | 137.0 | 75.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 588 | 435.3 | 258.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 4,712 | 3,488.2 | 2,145.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 501 | 370.9 | 295.2 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 3,803 | 2,815.3 | 1,668.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 408 | 302.0 | 181.8 | 219.9 |
Gainesville, FL Cost Of Living
95
Gainesville's Overall Cost Of Living
Gainesville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gainesville | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 82 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 119 | 102 | 100 | |
Gainesville, FL Photos
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Rankings for Gainesville in Florida
Map Of Gainesville, FL
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Population over time in Gainesville
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 132,127 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 130,790 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 129,394 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 128,610 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 127,559 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 126,465 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 125,845 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 124,981 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 124,597 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 124,271 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gainesville
| Race | Gainesville | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.0% | 53.9% | 60.7% |
| African American | 21.5% | 15.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.9% | 25.6% | 18.0% |
Gender in Gainesville
| Gender | Gainesville | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gainesville for adults over 25
| Education | Gainesville | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Gainesville, Florida
| Income | Gainesville | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 17.1% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.6% | 9.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.8% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 6.0% | 7.7% |
