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Gainesville, Florida

city · Alachua County

At a glance

145,702
Population
$247,500
Median home value (all homes)
18% below U.S. median
$298,659
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,296/mo
Median rent
4% below U.S. median
$46,195
Median household income
41% below U.S. median
18.8 min
Average commute
85.6%
Homes with broadband
45.23%
Locations with fiber available
5.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing1% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost32% 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 college0 mi
Nearest community college45 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates94.3%
College graduates53.7%

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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