Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 30% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
12%
Gainesville, FL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,267
Population
143,314
Renter Mix
64% Rent
A top-notch college town and a cultural wellspring for North Central Florida
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Nature
Gainesville, Florida combines natural beauty with a dynamic community atmosphere. Home to the University of Florida, the city offers both educational opportunities and recreational activities. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,238 per month, representing a 1.8% annual increase. The rental market includes options throughout the city, from communities near campus to established neighborhoods like Duck Pond with its historic homes and tree-lined streets. Haile Plantation offers suburban living with walking trails and community spaces.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park, featuring a 120-foot-deep sinkhole with wooden boardwalks and educational exhibits. The Sweetwater Wetlands Park provides walking trails and wildlife viewing opportunities across 125 acres of restored wetlands. Downtown's historic Hippodrome State Theatre anchors the cultural district, which hosts the annual Downtown Festival and Art Show. The University of Florida campus brings NCAA sporting events and performances to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Gainesville's extensive tree canopy, covering 47% of the city, creates naturally shaded streets and parks, contributing to the city's recognition as a "Tree City USA" since 1982.
Explore the City
In Gainesville, everyone is a Gators fan
The historic Hippodrome State Theatre, originally a courthouse, was built in 1911
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park includes a 120-foot-deep sinkhole
The University of Florida provides Gainesville residents with a variety of sports events
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,108
Average: $67,712
Education
53,173
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
68,874
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gainesville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
64%
Non-Renters
36%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Gainesville, FL is $980 for a studio, $1,272 for one bedroom, $1,526 for two bedrooms, and $1,881 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gainesville has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,272/month
682 Sq Ft
House
$2,381/month
1,520 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,371/month
979 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,530/month
1,298 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Gainesville, FL is 1.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Gainesville is 10.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $980 - $1,881. You can expect to pay 1.1% less for groceries, 4.4% less for utilities, and 6.1% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gainesville, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
Public
Grades K-12
1,410 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
612 Students
Public
Grades K-5
763 Students
William S. Talbot Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
529 Students
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
Public
Grades K-5
81 Students
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
Public
Grades K-12
1,410 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
986 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
788 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
590 Students
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Public
Grades PK-12
361 Students
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
Public
Grades K-12
1,410 Students
Public
Grades K-5 & 9-12
2,353 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,814 Students
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Public
Grades PK-12
361 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,324 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Loblolly Woods Nature Park
- Alfred A. Ring Park
- Univ of Florida Observatory
- Cofrin Nature Park
- McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity
Airports
- Gainesville Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.