The story of this market
The typical home in Gainesville, Florida sells for about $312,022, or $198 per square foot.
Prices are down 4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,700 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1%
FL · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Gainesville, Florida
The Gainesville housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of $312,022 and approximately 4 months of supply. Market activity is steady, supported by the consistent demand from the university and healthcare sectors, though year-over-year price growth has softened. Inventory levels remain constrained, which continues to support pricing despite broader economic headwinds.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Gainesville yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 17 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 1.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 66 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
1% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 65.82% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 24.5% — a mixed stability profile.
- Camp Kulaqua Retreat and Conference Center4.721.1 mi
- Flip Factory Zone4.65.8 mi
- Escapology Escape Rooms Gainesville54.6 mi
- Huddys Escape55.8 mi
- Just Escaped53.2 mi
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium4.71.4 mi
- Stephen C. O'Connell Center4.71.6 mi
- Gainesville Raceway4.77.9 mi
- Celebration Pointe4.64.6 mi
- Kanapaha Botanical Gardens4.75.7 mi
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park4.75.8 mi
- Depot Park4.80.5 mi
- Celebration Pointe4.64.6 mi
- Florida Museum of Natural History4.82.9 mi
- Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park4.55.5 mi
- Florida Museum of Natural History4.82.9 mi
- Harn Museum of Art4.72.9 mi
- Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention4.60.6 mi
- Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History4.82.9 mi
- Hippodrome Theatre4.80.2 mi
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park4.75.8 mi
- Depot Park4.80.5 mi
- Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park4.55.5 mi
- Kanapaha Botanical Gardens4.75.7 mi
- Sweetwater Wetlands Park4.82.2 mi
- Turkey Creek Golf Course4.39.1 mi
- Ironwood Golf Course3.93.1 mi
- Hawkstone Country Club4.27.9 mi
- Mark Bostick Golf Course4.52.4 mi
- The Oaks Mall4.25.2 mi
- Publix Super Market At University Village Market4.40.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.45.9 mi
- Celebration Pointe4.64.6 mi
- Publix Super Market at Butler Plaza West4.54 mi
- Gainesville Regional Airport4.33.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major research university that serves as the city's primary economic and cultural anchor, driving demand for housing and services.
A central urban park featuring trails, playgrounds, and event spaces that serves as a focal point for community activity.
A 68-acre facility featuring diverse gardens and walking paths, contributing to the city's high quality of life.
One of the largest retail hubs in the region, providing extensive shopping and dining options for residents.
Gainesville is an ideal fit for university-affiliated professionals, families seeking stable school districts, and investors looking for consistent rental demand. The city offers a blend of academic culture and outdoor recreation, making it attractive to those who value a mid-sized city environment with strong institutional anchors.
The city is served by the Alachua County Public Schools district, which offers a mix of highly-rated magnet programs and standard neighborhood schools. Academic performance is generally strong in suburban areas, though some urban campuses face challenges with resource allocation and student outcomes.
The city is served by a network of major roadways including I-75 and SR 20, with public transit provided by the Regional Transit System (RTS). Commute times are generally moderate, though traffic can be heavy near the university campus during peak hours.
Gainesville offers a robust amenity base centered on nature and culture, including the extensive Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail and Loblolly Woods Nature Park. Residents also benefit from the vibrant downtown scene, Depot Park, and the cultural and athletic facilities associated with the University of Florida.
The rental market is characterized by high demand driven by the university student population and medical professionals. Vacancy rates remain relatively low, and rent growth has been steady, with a significant presence of both long-term residential investors and short-term rental operators.
The economy is heavily reliant on the University of Florida and UF Health Shands Hospital, which are the largest employers. The city maintains a stable economic profile with a focus on education, healthcare, and emerging technology sectors.
Gainesville's economy is anchored by the University of Florida and the associated healthcare sector, providing significant stability and research-driven growth. Development momentum is focused on the Innovation District and infill projects near the university, aimed at supporting a growing professional and student population.
Development is currently focused on high-density residential infill and mixed-use projects near the downtown core and the university. These efforts aim to increase housing supply while promoting walkable, transit-oriented neighborhoods.
Parcels in Gainesville are subject to various special districts, including those for water management, hospital services, and school district funding.
Gainesville experiences crime rates that are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most prevalent concern. Local law enforcement actively monitors trends, and safety varies significantly by neighborhood, particularly in areas surrounding the university.
The area is primarily concerned with wind and storm-related damage during hurricane season, though it is inland and less prone to direct coastal surge. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks and wetlands, and insurance premiums have seen upward pressure due to broader Florida market volatility.
Property insurance in the area is influenced by statewide trends, with premiums rising due to increased reinsurance costs and climate-related risk assessments.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov; figures represent city-level place data.
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.