Relocation guide
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
143,611
Median age 26.5
Median household income
$45,611
Median rent
$1,214/mo
Median home value
$235,000
Schools
27
2 districts
Summer high / winter low
91° / 43°
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Gainesville spans 9 zip codes. Median home values range from $174,500 to $340,200 by zip.
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A WALK AROUND TOWN
A recorded downtown Gainesville walk, passing University Avenue, storefront blocks and the clock-tower area. Shared by Florida Streaming; the creator’s closing graphics are part of the original film.
Watch on YouTube ↗
A WALK AROUND TOWN
A short recorded walk along downtown Gainesville’s palm-lined streets and pedestrian areas, including The Promenade. Shared by City Walk USA.
Watch on YouTube ↗It depends on what you need. Homes cost 23% less than the US median ($235,000). Mild weather in February, April, November, with highs between 65°F and 85°F. On the other hand: Household incomes are 42% below the US median ($45,611). At the median, rent takes about 32% of household income.
The median household earns $45,611. Rent at the median ($1,214/month) is about 32% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $48,560 a year.
27 public and private schools across 2 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
Highs average 91°F in July and lows 43°F in January. The most comfortable months are February, April, November.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.