The population of Gainesville, FL was estimated to be 145,000 in 2022. The median age of the Gainesville population is 26.4.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Gainesville, FL is about 11% lower than the national average. The median household income in Gainesville is $38,028.
Gainesville, FL Education
High School Graduate: 19%
Some College: 17%
Associates Degree: 11%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 52%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 48%
High School Graduate: 69%
Some College: 80%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 82%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 11%
High School Graduate: 5%
Some College: 4%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Gainesville, FL. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Alachua
Gainesville Job Market
Gainesville, home to 134,000 residents and part of a larger metropolitan area of 332,000, is located in north central Florida. Top industries in Gainesville include Health Services, Education, Government, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Gainesville is growing and is largely driven by the city's top employer the University of Florida, which is one of the largest universities by enrollment in the US. People like working in Gainesville because of its low cost of living and mild winters. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Gainesville than in the rest of the US.