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Best Places to Live in Gainesville Metro Area, Florida

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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Population:268,502
Pop. Change:15%
State: Florida
Metro Area:Gainesville Metro Area
County:Alachua, Gilchrist, ... 2 more
City:Gainesville, Alachua, ... 11 more
Zip Code:32608, 32614, ... 34 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Gainesville, Florida Metro Area

As of 2011, Gainesville Metro Area's population is 268,502 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 15.48 percent.

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The median home cost in Gainesville Metro Area is $159,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.84 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Gainesville Metro Area's cost of living is 1.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Gainesville Metro Area public schools spend $4,137 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 18 students per teacher in Gainesville Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Gainesville Metro Area is 7.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Gainesville Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.17 percent.

Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Gainesville Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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