City profile
Gainesville, FL
Alachua County · Population 145,702
Gainesville is a city in Alachua County, FL with about 145,702 residents and a typical home value near $248,000. It is 61 miles from Jacksonville, FL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
57°F
Summer avg
83°F
Sunny days / yr
228
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$247,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,524
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
86
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 90/100
Top hazards: Lightning, Hurricane, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
69 mi to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 60% Democratic / 39% Republican
Community
Population
145,702
Black population
20.8%
County
Alachua County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance is very expensive or hard to get here — get quotes before you buy
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes, flooding
Highlights
- About 145,702 residents
- Typical home value about $248,000
- 61 miles from Jacksonville, FL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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