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Alachua, Florida

city · Alachua County

At a glance

10,743
Population
$299,200
Median home value (all homes)
1% below U.S. median
$330,746
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,284/mo
Median rent
5% below U.S. median
$83,464
Median household income
6% above U.S. median
24.3 min
Average commute
86%
Homes with broadband
55.88%
Locations with fiber available
1.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing16% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost12% below
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college48 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates95.6%
College graduates41.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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