Gainesville SnackAbility
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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 Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gainesville is 152 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gainesville is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gainesville is $764,204.
The median income in Gainesville is $174,410.
Gainesville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gainesville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gainesville | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 258 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gainesville, VA Weather
The average high in Gainesville is 66.3° and the average low is 44.3°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.8 inches of precipitation each year with 19.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gainesville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 19.9 |
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 18,196. The population has increased 68.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,196 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 18,036 | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 16,972 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 17,081 | 4.2% |
| 2020 | 16,391 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 17,287 | 8.5% |
| 2018 | 15,928 | 4.2% |
| 2017 | 15,283 | 7.1% |
| 2016 | 14,269 | 10.2% |
| 2015 | 12,950 | 6.6% |
| 2014 | 12,145 | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 11,863 | 5.7% |
| 2012 | 11,225 | 4.7% |
| 2011 | 10,716 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 10,793 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gainesville
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Gainesville is:
53.0% White with 9,650 White residents.
14.2% African American with 2,591 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
14.6% Asian with 2,656 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 162 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 1,009 Two Or More residents.
11.6% Hispanic with 2,111 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gainesville | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.0% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 14.2% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 14.6% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.6% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gainesville
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Gainesville is 50.8% female with 9,240 female residents.
Gainesville is 49.2% male with 8,956 male residents.
| Gender | Gainesville | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gainesville for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Gainesville completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Gainesville completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Gainesville completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Gainesville completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Gainesville completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in Gainesville completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Gainesville completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Gainesville completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Gainesville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gainesville | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gainesville, Virginia
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1.1% of households in Gainesville earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Gainesville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.3% of households in Gainesville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.6% of households in Gainesville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.8% of households in Gainesville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.6% of households in Gainesville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.9% of households in Gainesville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.1% of households in Gainesville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
19.0% of households in Gainesville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
40.8% of households in Gainesville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gainesville | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.1% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.3% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.8% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.6% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.9% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.1% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.0% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 40.8% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
