Best Places to Live in Gainesville, Georgia

Gainesville, Georgia sits within Hall county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Brenau University to Smithgall Arts Center as well as nearby restaurants including The Olive Tree Grill. Small city - Northeast Georgia, 50 miles northeast of Atlanta.

State: Georgia
County: Hall County
Metro Area: Gainesville Metro Area
City: Gainesville

Zip Codes: 30506 30507 30501 30504
Cost of Living: -6.8% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 1249 ft above sea level

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Gainesville, Ga Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Nearby recreation
Diverse economy
Moderate climate

Cons
Entertainment
Rising living costs
Arts & culture

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.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Gainesville is 3.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). 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 6.8% 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

In the last Presidential election, Hall county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 70.8% to 27.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Gainesville's population is 41,730 people. Since 2020, 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 Real Estate: $330,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 17.3%.

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 17.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Gainesville is $330,400.

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Reviews for Gainesville 6 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

phillip | Gainesville, GA | Reply | No Replies

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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ZIP CODES IN GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA

30506 30507 30501 30504

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