Gainesville, FL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Gainesville, Florida Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
133,611
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
29.7%
Median Home
$179,500
Median Income
$38,028
Median Rent
$965
Gainesville SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
3
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Gainesville, FL Crime Report
5,339
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,952.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
68.48%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gainesville / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,339 | 3,952.6 | 2,153.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 1,042 | 771.4 | 383.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 10 | 7.4 | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 209 | 154.7 | 62.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 695 | 514.5 | 280.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 4,297 | 3,181.2 | 1,769.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 411 | 304.3 | 240.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 3,400 | 2,517.1 | 1,352.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 486 | 359.8 | 176.1 | 246.0 |
Gainesville, FL Cost Of Living
99
Gainesville's Overall Cost Of Living
Gainesville's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gainesville | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 121 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 81 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 158 | 106 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 133,611 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 130,790 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 129,394 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 128,610 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 127,559 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 126,465 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 125,845 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 124,981 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 124,597 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 124,271 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gainesville
| Race | Gainesville | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.3% | 53.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 20.4% | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 12.2% | 25.8% | 18.2% |
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 | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 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 | 16.0% | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.4% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 13.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.0% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.7% | 13.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | 6.4% | 8.3% |
