Gainesville, GA Rankings


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Gainesville, GA is a city located in the state of Georgia in the United States. It is the county seat of Hall County and is considered to be one of the most desirable places to live in the state. According to Best Places, Gainesville has some of the highest rankings for safety and affordability, making it a great place to call home. The crime rate in Gainesville is a low 5.6 per 1,000 residents, which is much lower than the national average of 11.4 per 1,000 people. Additionally, the cost of living index for Gainesville is lower than most other cities in Georgia at 93.7 compared to an average of 104 throughout the state. These two factors contribute greatly to why Gainesville ranks so highly among all other cities in Georgia as one of the best places to live.

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Over 10 years ago

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  More

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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  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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