Gainesville, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Gainesville, Georgia Summary
Life in Gainesville research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gainesville over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gainesville:
The population in Gainesville is 41,730.
The median home value in Gainesville is $246,800.
The median income in Gainesville is $57,258.
The cost of living in Gainesville is 96 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Gainesville is $1,075.
The unemployment rate in Gainesville is 4.1%.
The poverty rate in Gainesville is 19.3%.
Table Of Contents
Gainesville SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
8
Gainesville, GA Crime Report
1,480
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,339.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
43.70%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gainesville / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,480 | 3,339.8 | 2,407.4 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 247 | 557.4 | 400.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 6.8 | 8.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 29 | 65.4 | 65.5 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 182 | 410.7 | 293.8 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,233 | 2,782.4 | 2,007.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 111 | 250.5 | 290.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,009 | 2,276.9 | 1,478.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 113 | 255.0 | 238.2 | 282.7 |
Gainesville, GA Cost Of Living
96
Gainesville's Overall Cost Of Living
Gainesville's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gainesville | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 81 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 86 | 100 | |
Gainesville, GA Photos
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Rankings for Gainesville in Georgia
Map Of Gainesville, GA
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Population over time in Gainesville
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,464 | 7.4% |
| 2020 | 38,624 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 37,291 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 37,906 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 37,115 | 6.2% |
| 2016 | 34,938 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 34,429 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 33,969 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 33,511 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 32,881 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gainesville
| Race | Gainesville | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.2% | 51.4% | 59.4% |
| African American | 16.0% | 31.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 38.1% | 9.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Gainesville
| Gender | Gainesville | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gainesville for adults over 25
| Education | Gainesville | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 17.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gainesville, Georgia
| Income | Gainesville | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 8.3% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% | 17.4% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 7.1% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 8.1% | 9.5% |
