As of 2012, Gainesville's population is 124,354 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.78 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Gainesville is $118,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.76 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Gainesville's cost of living is 5.90% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Gainesville public schools spend $4,155 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18.2 students per teacher in Gainesville. --------------------The unemployment rate in Gainesville is 7.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Gainesville jobs have Decreased by 1.35 percent.
Ranked #15 Most Competitive Public Colleges
Ranked #44 Best Green Cities
Ranked #56 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #88 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 20 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Gainesville's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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