Gaines, Pennsylvania is a small borough located in Tioga County. It has a total area of 1.3 square miles and is home to an estimated population of 562 people, as of 2019. Despite its small size, it ranks very highly on the Best Places list. Specifically, it earns a 7/10 for cost of living, 8/10 for housing, 8/10 for education quality, 8/10 for crime rates, 7/10 for weather and health and wellness scores. Furthermore, Gaines scores impressively on amenities such as dining out (9/10), entertainment (8/10), shopping (7/10) and outdoor activities (8/10). With these impressive rankings across the board, it's no wonder why Gaines is such an attractive place to live.
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