Gainesville, FL Downtown

City facts

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

Median age

26.5

US 38.7

Homeownership

38%

US 65%

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

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Downtown Gainesville Florida Walking Tour video thumbnail

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.

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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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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.

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