Gainesville, GA 

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Population

41,730

+63.1% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

3.0%

Cost of Living

95.1 / 100

Median Home Price

$330,400

Median Income

$57,258

Comfort Index (Climate)

7.5 / 6.6

summer / winter

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Gainesville, GA

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: -4.9% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 1249 ft above sea level
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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.


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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 4.9% 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 . 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 .

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

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, GA
30506 30507 30501 30504

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