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Crime in Gainesville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gainesville. Key points include:
There were 5,060 total crimes in Gainesville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gainesville is 3,441.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gainesville is 738.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gainesville is 2,703.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gainesville is 62.40% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Gainesville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gainesville / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,060 | 3,441.7 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,085 | 738.0 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 7 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 196 | 133.3 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 756 | 514.2 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,975 | 2,703.7 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 452 | 307.4 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 3,371 | 2,292.9 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 152 | 103.4 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Gainesville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gainesville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gainesville is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gainesville is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gainesville is $297,055.
The median income in Gainesville is $46,195.
Gainesville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gainesville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gainesville | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gainesville, FL Weather
The average high in Gainesville is 80.7° and the average low is 57.8°.
There are 74.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gainesville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 80.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 57.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Gainesville, FL Photos
3 Reviews & Comments About Gainesville
Gainesville is an odd mix of college town and homeless refuge, which leads to some mashups. It is hard to enjoy an outdoor cafe drinking the beer, while unfortunate people are just off the patio, looking for a handout. It makes for a surreal world
The weather is mostly great, if a bit hot and muggy in the summer. The people are generally nice, although they really need to learn how to drive like human beings.
Gainesville is a huge city with many things to do. There are tons of bars and restaurants on university avenue. They have built a new shopping center that includes just about every store you can imagine called butler plaza 2. There's also 3 separate parks there including depot park that includes a splash pad plus there is several museums in the area
My favorite place would have to be the museum of natural history it has tons of free exhibits plus a room with live bats and a butterfly farm!!!!
Bad schools, lots of bugs, not much to do, full of judgemental people, crackheads, and lots of college students. Highly suggest not moving here.
Lots of homeless and maybe not as much crime as other places
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Gainesville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gainesville
The current population in Gainesville is 145,702. The population has increased 17.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 145,702 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 143,611 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 142,414 | 2.6% |
| 2021 | 138,741 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 133,611 | 1.1% |
| 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
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Gainesville is:
54.2% White with 79,030 White residents.
20.4% African American with 29,712 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 83 American Indian residents.
6.3% Asian with 9,252 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 50 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 1,180 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 6,636 Two Or More residents.
13.6% Hispanic with 19,759 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gainesville | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.2% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 20.4% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.6% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gainesville
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Gainesville is 52.5% female with 76,475 female residents.
Gainesville is 47.5% male with 69,227 male residents.
| Gender | Gainesville | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gainesville for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Gainesville completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Gainesville completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Gainesville completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Gainesville completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Gainesville completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Gainesville completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Gainesville completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Gainesville completed professional degree.
7.0% of adults in Gainesville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gainesville | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gainesville, Florida
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12.8% of households in Gainesville earn Less than $10,000.
6.3% of households in Gainesville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.4% of households in Gainesville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.8% of households in Gainesville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.6% of households in Gainesville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.6% of households in Gainesville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.8% of households in Gainesville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.3% of households in Gainesville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Gainesville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.6% of households in Gainesville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gainesville | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.8% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.3% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.4% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.3% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
