Gainesville, FL Housing


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The housing market in Gainesville, FL is thriving. The median value of a house in Gainesville is 271,700, which is significantly lower than the US median house value of 338,100. In addition to being more affordable, housing in Gainesville has had greater appreciation over the past year, with a 15% increase compared to the 8.27% national average. This suggests that investment in the local housing market can be highly profitable and beneficial for residents and investors alike.

The median home cost in Gainesville is $271,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 123.1%. Home Appreciation in Gainesville is up 20.8%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Gainesville real estate is 36 years old
The Rental Market in Gainesville
- Renters make up 51.6% of the Gainesville population
- 10.2% of houses and apartments in Gainesville, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingGainesville, FloridaUnited States
  63,340.0139,647,020.0
  3942
  $271,700$338,100
  20.8%16.6%
  70.9%57.0%
  123.1%101.1%
  $10.42$10.98
  $1,901$2,690
  33.5%57.4%
  15.5%11.2%
  50.9%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  10.2%1.9%
  0.7%0.4%
  1.0%0.7%
  0.4%0.4%
  0.6%3.6%
  2.5%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  2.7%2.6%
  1.3%2.4%
  2.0%2.8%
  3.6%3.9%
  6.3%4.5%
  19.2%11.3%
  21.8%13.0%
  26.4%20.1%
  10.1%13.6%
  3.5%8.3%
  1.7%9.7%
  0.3%3.9%
  0.6%2.2%
  0.2%0.8%
  0.5%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.3%0.2%
  13.0%13.6%
  13.0%13.6%
  15.8%13.6%
  18.9%13.2%
  22.2%14.8%
  15.8%13.6%
  7.2%10.0%
  2.3%4.7%
  3.2%12.2%
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Over 2 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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