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Gainesville population and demographics About 143,611 residents, with income, housing and age compared with Florida and the US.
Population
143,611
0.65% of Florida
Median household income
$45,611
42% below US
Median home value
$235,000
23% below US
Median rent
$1,214/mo
10% below US
How Gainesville compares Median household income Gainesville $45,611 Florida $71,711 United States $78,538 Median home value Gainesville $235,000 Florida $325,000 United States $303,400 Median monthly rent Gainesville $1,214 Florida $1,564 United States $1,348 Gainesville and nearby cities Population Median household income Nearby cities are other Local City Network guides in Florida, nearest first.
See Gainesville ▶ Play film A WALK AROUND TOWN
Downtown Gainesville Florida Walking Tour 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.
By Florida Streaming
Watch on YouTube ↗ ▶ Play film A WALK AROUND TOWN
A Relaxing Walking Tour Downtown Gainesville, Florida | City Walk USA A short recorded walk along downtown Gainesville’s palm-lined streets and pedestrian areas, including The Promenade. Shared by City Walk USA.
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Watch on YouTube ↗ Questions What is the population of Gainesville? About 143,611 people, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2019–2023 5-year estimates).
What is the median household income in Gainesville? $45,611, 36% below the Florida median and 42% below the national median.
How much does a home cost in Gainesville? The median value of owner-occupied homes is $235,000; median gross rent is $1,214 a month.
How many people own their home in Gainesville? About 38% of households own their home (Florida: 67%, US: 65%).
What is the median age in Gainesville? 26.5 years (Florida: 42.6, US: 38.7).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates . Estimates have margins of error; dollar figures are in 2023 dollars.