Best Places to Live in Gainesville Metro Area, Georgia

Small city - Northeast Georgia, 50 miles northeast of Atlanta. May, September and October are the most pleasant months in the Gainesville metro area, 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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$449,000

9260 Fleetwood Trl
Bed 2 | Bath 2 | 1408 SqFt

$699,000

7008 Hammock Trl
Bed 5 | Bath 5 | 4760 SqFt

$209,900

3012 Big Tree Rd
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1474 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:
Metro Area: Gainesville Metro Area
Political Ideology: Moderately conservative

City: Gainesville, Flowery Branch, 4 total
Zip Codes: 30506, 30542, 30507, 30501, 30504, 30566, 30554, 30543, 30527, 30564, 10 total
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 1249 ft above sea level

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Gainesville Metro Area is 3.1% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Gainesville Metro Area jobs have increased by 4.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Gainesville Metro Area's cost of living is 7.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Gainesville Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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

VOTING

The Gainesville metro area voted Republican in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Gainesville Metro Area's population is 192,865 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 10.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 26.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Gainesville Metro Area is $192,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.0%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Gainesville Metro Area public schools spend $9,571 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16 students per teacher in Gainesville Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Gainesville

It's a good time to buy in Gainesville. Home Appreciation is up 8.0% in the last 12 months. Browse Gainesville Real Estate

The median home price in Gainesville is $192,600. Browse Homes in this Range.

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ZIP CODES IN GAINESVILLE METRO AREA, GEORGIA

30506, 30542, 30507, 30501, 30504, 30566, 30554, 30543, 30527, 30564, 10 total

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