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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 328 total crimes in Gainesville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gainesville is 1,787.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gainesville is 163.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gainesville is 1,624.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gainesville is -15.65% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Gainesville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gainesville / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 328 | 1,787.7 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 30 | 163.5 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 10.9 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 119.9 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 298 | 1,624.2 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 39 | 212.6 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 227 | 1,237.2 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 32 | 174.4 | 330.7 | 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 Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gainesville is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gainesville is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Gainesville is $250,182.
The median income in Gainesville is $58,809.
Gainesville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gainesville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gainesville | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 68 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gainesville, TX Weather
The average high in Gainesville is 74.5° and the average low is 52.4°.
There are 54.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.7 inches of precipitation each year with 3.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gainesville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 54.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Gainesville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gainesville
The current population in Gainesville is 17,883. The population has increased 11.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,883 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 17,688 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 17,459 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 17,146 | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 16,557 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 16,441 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 16,275 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 16,141 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 16,169 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 16,119 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 16,040 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 16,047 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 16,012 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 16,006 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 16,048 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gainesville
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Gainesville is:
58.2% White with 10,408 White residents.
6.8% African American with 1,218 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 55 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 155 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 485 Two Or More residents.
31.1% Hispanic with 5,562 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gainesville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.2% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.8% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 31.1% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gainesville
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Gainesville is 51.6% female with 9,229 female residents.
Gainesville is 48.4% male with 8,654 male residents.
| Gender | Gainesville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gainesville for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Gainesville completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Gainesville completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Gainesville completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Gainesville completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Gainesville completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Gainesville completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Gainesville completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Gainesville completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Gainesville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gainesville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gainesville, Texas
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5.9% of households in Gainesville earn Less than $10,000.
5.4% of households in Gainesville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.3% of households in Gainesville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.2% of households in Gainesville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.7% of households in Gainesville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.1% of households in Gainesville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Gainesville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.2% of households in Gainesville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in Gainesville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.5% of households in Gainesville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gainesville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.1% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.2% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.5% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
