Best Places to Live in Gainesville, Georgia

Small city - Northeast Georgia, 50 miles northeast of Atlanta. May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Gainesville, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Nearby recreation
-Diverse economy
-Moderate climate

Cons

-Entertainment
-Rising living costs
-Arts & culture

Local Listings in Gainesville

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$1,100,000

9245 Mainsail Dr
Bed 5 | Bath 4 | 4699 SqFt

$725,000

5490 Truman Mountain Rd
Bed 5 | Bath 4 | 4440 SqFt

$249,900

9095 Martin Ter
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 4440 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Gainesville Metro Area

Gainesville is a prosperous industrial, agricultural and recreational center located along Lake Lanier. The area combines a Southern small-town feel with such advantages as excellent water recreation, proximity to Atlanta (50 miles to the southwest), and a relatively pleasant climate. Downtown is clean with a prominent town square and a number of historic homes and buildings nearby.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Georgia
County: Hall County
Metro Area: Gainesville Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning conservative

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Gainesville
Zip Codes: 30506 30507 30501 30504
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 1249 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Gainesville is 3.3% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Gainesville jobs have increased by 4.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Gainesville's cost of living is 10.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Gainesville's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Gainesville, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Hall county voted Republican in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Gainesville's population is 37,291 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 13.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Gainesville is $181,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 6.3%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Gainesville public schools spend $10,201 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.5 students per teacher in Gainesville. More Education

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Housing Market in Gainesville

It's a good time to buy in Gainesville. Home Appreciation is up 6.3% in the last 12 months. Browse Gainesville Real Estate

The median home price in Gainesville is $181,700. Browse Homes in this Range.

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Reviews for Gainesville 7 Reviews

inflated self-assessment - 7/6/2015
Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for... Read More

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Good place to live move to Gainesville,Ga. - 7/30/2012
I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville... Read More

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Great Place - 5/1/2009
This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to... Read More

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30506 30507 30501 30504

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