As of 2012, Alachua County's population is 247,336 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.48 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Alachua County is $118,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.77 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Alachua County's cost of living is 5.80% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Alachua County public schools spend $4,190 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18.1 students per teacher in Alachua County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Alachua County is 7.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Alachua County 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 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Alachua County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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