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Alachua County

Population in July 2007: 104,875.
Males: 51,275  (48.9%)
Females: 53,600  (51.1%)

Median resident age:  26.4 years
Florida median age:  38.7 years

Zip codes: 32601, 32602, 32603, 32604, 32605, 32606, 32607, 32608, 32609, 32610, 32611, 32612, 32613, 32614, 32627, 32635, 32641, 32653.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $27,420 (it was $28,164 in 2000)
Gainesville:

$27,420
Florida:

$44,736
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $18,397

Gainesville city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $162,400 (it was $83,700 in 2000)
Gainesville:

$162,400
Florida:

$182,400
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $190,807; Detached houses: $199,974; Townhouses or other attached units: $188,772; In 2-unit structures: $135,801; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $139,024; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $135,580; Mobile homes: $65,674

Median gross rent in 2009: $821.

Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip codes: 32601, 32603, 32605, 32606, 32607, 32608, 32609, 32641, 32653.

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  • White alone - 71,808 (61.2%)
  • Black alone - 25,264 (21.5%)
  • Hispanic - 10,470 (8.9%)
  • Asian alone - 6,244 (5.3%)
  • Two or more races - 2,746 (2.3%)
  • Other race alone - 525 (0.4%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 185 (0.2%)
  • American alone - 157 (0.1%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Gainesville: 90.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (12.6%), Irish (10.8%), English (9.9%), United States (5.6%), Italian (4.9%), French (3.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 183 feet

Land area: 48.2 square miles.

Population density: 2177 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Gainesville:

  • High school or higher: 87.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 22.2%
  • Unemployed: 9.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Gainesville city:

  • Never married: 49.1%
  • Now married: 35.0%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

8,320 residents are foreign born (3.8% Asia, 2.3% Latin America, 1.7% Europe).

This city:  8.7%
Florida:  16.7%


According to our research there were 226 registered sex offenders living in Gainesville, Florida in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Gainesville to the number of sex offenders is 464 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,881 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,303 (0.8%)

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Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Jacksonville, FL (60.7 miles , pop. 735,617).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (783.4 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Micanopy, FL (3.4 miles ), Alachua, FL (3.4 miles ), La Crosse, FL (3.6 miles) , Waldo, FL (3.6 miles ), Archer, FL (3.8 miles ), Brooker, FL (3.9 miles ), Hawthorne, FL (4.0 miles ), McIntosh, FL (4.1 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 209 buildings, average cost: $81,300
  • 1997: 150 buildings, average cost: $86,200
  • 1998: 173 buildings, average cost: $78,600
  • 1999: 190 buildings, average cost: $74,500
  • 2000: 167 buildings, average cost: $82,700
  • 2001: 153 buildings, average cost: $97,900
  • 2002: 132 buildings, average cost: $97,400
  • 2003: 123 buildings, average cost: $99,500
  • 2004: 141 buildings, average cost: $98,900
  • 2005: 152 buildings, average cost: $99,100
  • 2006: 147 buildings, average cost: $110,500
  • 2007: 95 buildings, average cost: $107,400
  • 2008: 57 buildings, average cost: $108,300
  • 2009: 45 buildings, average cost: $108,100
  • 2010: 45 buildings, average cost: $108,200

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Latitude: 29.67 N, Longitude: 82.34 W


Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Hogtown

Daytime population change due to commuting: +33,772 (+35.4%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 31,419 (73.0%)

Area code: 352

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Gainesville, Florida accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

7.4%
Florida:

10.6%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Gainesville by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 664755575334
per 100,000 6.46.14.17.05.24.54.56.44.62.62.63.4
Rapes 567485655598999693879586
per 100,000 59.775.886.865.156.787.888.987.385.976.882.473.6
Robberies 239271303185197191168250237235239199
per 100,000 254.6277.6309.4185.4203.3171.2150.9227.3218.9207.4207.3170.3
Assaults 620632474508747602701737787721819617
per 100,000 660.6647.5484.1509.0770.7539.6629.8669.9726.8636.4710.5527.9
Burglaries 1,3801,2691,2941,2481,2081,2121,1781,4201,5221,3821,4871,213
per 100,000 1470.31300.11321.51250.41246.41086.31058.31290.81405.51219.91290.11037.8
Thefts 4,7614,0483,4693,5303,3702,8183,2623,8773,8374,1654,4573,859
per 100,000 5072.44147.13542.73536.73477.12525.72930.53524.33543.33676.53866.73301.7
Auto thefts 576471616473471435430466436414440332
per 100,000 613.7482.5629.1473.9486.0389.9386.3423.6402.6365.4381.7284.1
Arson 1116231318961122184222
per 100,000 11.716.423.513.018.68.15.410.020.315.936.418.8
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 583.1543.2515.7458.3501.0417.5442.6513.9524.5484.1514.9420.4

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Crime in Gainesville detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 342 (283 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.42
Florida average:

2.47

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Educational services (22%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Educational services (26%)
  • Health care (19%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Social assistance (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Postsecondary teachers (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Gainesville-area historical tornado activity is near Florida state average. It is 46% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/28/1966, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 0.9 miles away from the Gainesville city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/14/1986, a category F2 tornado 1.4 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Alachua County (12) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 5, Hurricanes: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Freeze: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Gainesville topographic map

Birthplace of: Tom Petty - (born 1953), singer-songwriter, musician, Adrian Peterson - 2005 NFL player (Chicago Bears, born: Jul 1, 1979), Chris Doering - 2005 NFL player (Pittsburgh Steelers, born: May 19, 1973), Doug Johnson - 2005 NFL player (Cleveland Browns, born: Oct 27, 1977), Kenny Clark - 2005 NFL player (Minnesota Vikings, born: May 14, 1978), Kenyatta Jones - 2005 NFL player (Washington Redskins, born: Jan 18, 1979), Michael Nattiel - 2005 NFL player (Minnesota Vikings, born: Nov 8, 1980), Mike Peterson - 2005 NFL player (Jacksonville Jaguars, born: Jun 17, 1976), Richard Owens - 2005 NFL player (Minnesota Vikings, born: Nov 4, 1980), Terry Jackson - 2005 NFL player (San Francisco 49ers, born: Jan 10, 1976).


Main business address for: EXACTECH INC (ORTHOPEDIC, PROSTHETIC & SURGICAL APPLIANCES & SUPPLIES), PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC (HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT), ABAZIAS INC ([9995]).


Hospitals/medical centers in Gainesville:

  • NORTH FLORIDA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, 6500 NEWBERRY ROAD)
  • SHANDS HOSPITAL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Federal, provides emergency services, 1600 SW ARCHER RD)
  • VA NORTH FLORIDA/SOUTH GEORGIA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - (Acute Care - Veterans Administration, Government Federal, 1601 S W ARCHER ROAD)

Political contributions by individuals in Gainesville, FL

Airports and heliports located in Gainesville:


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Amtrak station:

GAINESVILLE (116 INDUSTRIAL BLVD.) - Bus Station . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area.


Local government website: www.cityofgainesville.org

Colleges/Universities in Gainesville:

  • University of Florida (Full-time enrollment: 43,960; Location: 355 Tigert Hall; Public; Website: www.ufl.edu/; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Santa Fe College (FT enrollment: 6,616; Location: 3000 NW 83rd Street; Public; Website: www.sfcollege.edu)
  • City College Branch Campus (FT enrollment: 254; Location: 7001 N.W. 4th Blvd.; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.citycollege.edu)
  • Florida School of Massage (FT enrollment: 122; Location: 6421 SW 13th St; Private, for-profit)
  • Academy for Five Element Acupuncture (FT enrollment: 74; Location: 305 SE 2nd Ave; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.acupuncturist.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine (FT enrollment: 44; Location: 1000 NE 16th Ave., Building F; Private, for-profit; Website: www.dragonrises.edu; Offers Master's degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Gainesville:

  • Central Florida Community College (about 36 miles; Ocala, FL; Full-time enrollment: 3,440)
  • Saint Johns River Community College (about 40 miles; Palatka, FL; FT enrollment: 2,249)
  • Florida State College at Jacksonville (about 62 miles; Jacksonville, FL; FT enrollment: 9,893)
  • Flagler College (about 64 miles; Saint Augustine, FL; FT enrollment: 2,640)
  • Jacksonville University (about 65 miles; Jacksonville, FL; FT enrollment: 2,441)
  • University of North Florida (about 65 miles; Jacksonville, FL; FT enrollment: 11,254)
  • Stetson University (about 77 miles; DeLand, FL; FT enrollment: 3,258)

Biggest public high schools in Gainesville:

Private high schools in Gainesville:

  • OAK HALL SCHOOL (Students: 760; Location: 8009 SW 14TH AVE; Grades: PK - 12)
  • CORNERSTONE ACADEMY (Students: 241; Location: 3536 NW 8TH AVE; Grades: PK - 12)
  • ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 216; Location: 4100 NW 115TH TER; Grades: 9 - 12)
  • THE ROCK SCHOOL (Students: 204; Location: 9818 SW 24TH AVE; Grades: PK - 12)
  • WESTWOOD HILLS CHRISTIAN (Students: 160; Location: 1520 NW 34TH ST; Grades: KG - 12)
  • COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 125; Location: 10926 NW 39TH AVE; Grades: PK - 12)
  • TRILOGY SCHOOL (Students: 94; Location: 8700 NW 23RD AVE; Grades: 1 - 12)
  • CHRISTIAN LIFE ACADEMY (Students: 44; Location: 12000 SW ARCHER RD; Grades: PK - 12)
  • WINDSOR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 43; Location: 918 SE COUNTY ROAD 234; Grades: 2 - 12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Gainesville:

Private elementary/middle schools in Gainesville:

  • ST PATRICK INTERPARISH SCHOOL (Students: 502; Location: 550 NE 16TH AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
  • OAK HALL LOWER SCHOOL (Students: 413; Location: 7715 SW 14TH AVE; Grades: PK - 5)
  • QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC ACADEMY (Students: 317; Location: 10900 SW 24TH AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
  • GAINESVILLE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (Students: 279; Location: 6801 SW 24TH AVE; Grades: PK - 5)
  • BRENTWOOD SCHOOL (Students: 257; Location: 1111 NW 55TH ST; Grades: PK - 5)
  • MILLHOPPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 210; Location: 8505 NW 39TH AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
  • FLOWERS MONTESSORI (Students: 45; Location: 3111 NW 31ST AVE; Grades: PK - KG)
  • Z L SUNG SDA SCHOOL (Students: 21; Location: 2115 NW 39TH AVE; Grades: 1 - 10)
  • COMPASSIONATE OUTREACH MINISTRIES CHRISTIAN ACDMY (Students: 20; Location: 320 SW 43RD ST; Grades: KG - 5)
  • THE CHILDREN'S CENTER (Students: 14; Location: 5600 SW 34TH ST; Grades: PK - 1)
See full list of schools located in Gainesville, School District: ALACHUA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Gainesville:

  • ALACHUA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $16,813,996; Location: 401 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE; 667,935 books; 28,973 e-books; 73,375 audio materials; 122,910 video materials; 38 local licensed databases; 62 state licensed databases; 1,964 print serial subscriptions; 2 electronic serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • The Harn Museum of Art is one of the top ten public university art museums in the nation, featuring world-renowned collections of African art, Asian art, contemporary art, modern art and photography. Located in the UF Cultural Plaza alongside the Florida Museum of Natural History, the Butterfly Rainforest and the Phillips Center for Performing Arts, the Harn is dedicated to enhancing the teaching and research activities of the university and serving a culturally diverse and national audience through exhibitions and educational programs. (Tuesday-Friday 11 am-5 pm, Saturday from 10 am, Sunday from 1 pm; closed holidays). We are located at S.W. 34th Street and Hull Road. Please visit www.harn.ufl.edu for more information.
  • Don Felder from the rock group the Eagles was born in Gainesville 9/21/47! added by witchyvisions
  • Birthplace of: Gus Bilrakis - 2007 U.S. Representative (Florida's 9th District, born: Feb 8, 1963)
  • WJLF was recently sold by First Assembly to another party.
  • University of Florida (Full-time Enrollment: 51,275)

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Notable locations in Gainesville: Millhopper Square (A), Newberry Square (B), Central Plaza (C), Hydro Railroad Station (D), Janes Railroad Station (E), Royal Park Plaza (F), Palm Plaza (G), Gator Plaza (H), Colonial Square (I), Gainesville Railroad Station (J), Northwood Plaza (K), Tungroc Railroad Station (L), Eastgate Plaza (M), University Plaza (N), Archer Square Center (O), Butler Plaza II (P). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Northgate Shopping Center (1), Millhopper Shopping Center (2), Creekside Mall (3), Biven Arm Shopping Center (4), Southeast Shopping Center (5), Interstate Mall (6), Oaks Mall (7), The Festival Shopping Center (8), The Market Place Shopping Center (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Gainesville include: University Lutheran Church (A), University Church (B), University Baptist Church (C), Unity Church of Gainesville (D), Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church (E), Christian Campus House (F), Christian Science Church (G), Pine Groves Baptist Church (H), Church of Christ University City (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Forest Meadows Memorial Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and swamps: Alice, Lake (A), Clear Lake (B), Potato Patch Bay (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Hogtown Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Gainesville include: Smokey Bear Park (1), Devils Millhopper Geological State Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Fred Bear Museum (4600 Southwest 41st Boulevard) (1), Florida Museum of Natural History (Southwest 34th Street & Hull Road) (2), Alachua County Historic Trust Matheson Museum Inc (513 East University Avenue) (3), Florida Wildlife Care 24 Hour Help Line (Recreation Areas; 3400 Southeast 15th Street) (4), Florida Wildlife Care (Recreation Areas; 3400 Southeast 15th Street) (5), Bonnie Bell Export & Import Inc (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1728 West University Avenue) (6), Funworks (1311 Northwest 76th Boulevard) (7). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Coconuts Comedy Club (7417 West Newberry Road) (1), Bambi Motel (2119 Southwest 13th Street) (2), Budget Inn (4401 Southwest 13th Street) (3), Best Western Gateway Grand (4200 Northwest 97th Boulevard) (4), Cabot Lodge (3726 Southwest 40th Boulevard) (5), Baymont Inn & Suites (3905 Southwest 43rd Street) (6), Best Inn - Gainesville (3455 Southwest Williston Roud (I 75 & exit 74)) (7), Comfort Inn West (3440 Southwest 40th Boulevard) (8), Comfort Inn (3440 Southwest 40th Boulevard) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: U S Government - Us District Court- Court Clerk (401 Southeast 1st Avenue Suite 243) (1), U S Government - Us District Court- Us Probation (401 Southeast 1st Avenue Suite 228) (2), Federal Bureau of Investigation (235 South Main Street Suite 204) (3), Us District Court - Us District Judges- Maurice M Paul (401 Southeast 1st Avenue Suite 307) (4), Us District Court - Us District Judges- Stephan P Mickle (401 Southeast 1st Avenue Suite 367) (5), Us District Court - Us Magistrate Judge- Gary R Jones (401 Southeast 1st Avenue Suite 243) (6). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Alachua County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  Ozone  PM10 PM2.5 Pb 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 27.2. This is about average.
City:

27.2
U.S.:

32.0
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 24.1. This is about average. There were 18 monitors within city limits.
City:

24.1
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 17.3. This is better than average. There were 25 monitors within city limits.
City:

17.3
U.S.:

24.2
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.14. This is about average. There were 36 monitors within city limits.
City:

8.14
U.S.:

9.59
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2008 was 0.00248. This is significantly better than average. There were 6 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.00248
U.S.:

0.06353

Drinking water stations with addresses in Gainesville and their reported violations in the past:

FIMC HIDEAWAY, INC. (Population served: 216, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
CROSS CREEK MHP (Population served: 95, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
RAWLINGS PARK/ALACHUA CO. PWD (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
OAK TREE CIRCLE (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2000 and SEP-2000, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between JAN-2004 and MAR-2004, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between APR-2003 and JUN-2003, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between JUL-2000 and SEP-2000, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
TEXACO FAST TRACK (I-10 & 41) (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2004, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
OCEAN SHORE VILLAS (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
LEWIS OIL CO. #9, (CHEVRON) (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Gainesville that have no violations reported:

  • POE SPRINGS PARK (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LAKE WAUBERG/UNIV OF FLORIDA (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LAZY DAZY RETREAT (Population served: 60, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MICANOPY BP (FKA AMOCO) (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SANTE FE LAKE PARK (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • POWERS PARK (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MICANOPY CHEVRON, (FORM. THOMAS OIL CO.) (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WALDO FARMERS FLEA MARKET (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TIM'S FAST NICKEL STORE (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 35.3%
(35.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.2% for Black residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Florida:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  49.2%
Whole state:  66.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.7%
Whole state:  5.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Gainesville, FL

People in group quarters in Gainesville:

  • 8,503 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 789 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 665 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 658 people in state prisons
  • 386 people in nursing homes
  • 215 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 87 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children
  • 83 people in other group homes
  • 32 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the mentally retarded
  • 28 people in religious group quarters
  • 25 people in hospitals or wards for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 24 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 11 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards

Gainesville compared to Florida state average:

Gainesville, Florida environmental map by EPA

Map Legend

  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Arenas or stadiums:

  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Capacity: 88,548. Florida Gators football.
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center. University of Florida.

Banks with most branches in Gainesville (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: 10 branches. Info updated 12/01/2010: Bank assets: $1,070,489.0 mil, Deposits: $811,027.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6537 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Merchants & Southern Bank: Archer Road Branch, Hunter's Crossing Branch, Tower Center Branch, at 3361 North Main Street, Oak Hammock, Messenger Service Branch. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $40.1 mil, Deposits: $32.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Merchants & Southern Banks Of Florida, Inc.
  • Bank of America, National Association: 13th Street Branch, Southwest Branch, Newberry Square Branch, Milhopper Branch, University Avenue Branch, Main Street Branch. Info updated 11/18/2009: Bank assets: $1,489,198.0 mil, Deposits: $1,021,724.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5991 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Capital City Bank: Northwood Branch, Main Street (Gainesville), Millhopper Branch, West Newberry Branch. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $2,554.9 mil, Deposits: $2,140.0 mil, headquarters in Tallahassee, FL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 74 total offices, Holding Company: Capital City Bank Group, Inc.
  • Compass Bank: 34th Street Branch, Main Street Branch, Oaks Branch, Millhopper Branch. Info updated 09/30/2009: Bank assets: $64,282.4 mil, Deposits: $45,433.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 724 total offices, Holding Company: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
  • Florida Citizens Bank: at 3919 West Newberry Road, Millhopper Branch, Butler Plaza Branch, Messenger Service Branch. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $29.0 mil, Deposits: $26.7 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Ogs Investments, Inc.
  • SunTrust Bank: Main Street Branch, Millhopper Branch, Suntrust Plaza Branch, Haile Plantation. Info updated 11/24/2010: Bank assets: $164,556.8 mil, Deposits: $123,435.4 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1732 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • TD Bank, National Association: Tower Road Branch, Nw 43rd Street Branch, Magnolia Park Branch. Info updated 10/04/2010: Bank assets: $167,647.8 mil, Deposits: $133,688.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1304 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • Regions Bank: Tower Road Branch, Archer Road Branch, Millhopper Branch. Info updated 02/09/2009: Bank assets: $129,067.7 mil, Deposits: $99,803.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1784 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • 6 other banks with 9 local branches

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Gainesville, Florida:

  • Gainesville Lodge, 413 University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 , Phone: (352) 376-1224
  • Scottish Inn, 4155 NW 13TH St, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Casa Loma Lodge, 2000 SW 13TH St, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Bambi Motel, 2119 SW 13TH St, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Knights Inn, 2820 NW 13TH St, Gainesville, FL 32609 , Phone: (352) 376-1211, Fax: (352) 377-5772
  • Travelodge Of Gainesville, 3461 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608 , Phone: (352) 335-6355, Fax: (352) 338-0871
  • Clarion Inn & Conference Center, 7417 NW 8TH Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605 , Phone: (352) 332-7500
  • Econo Lodge West, 700 NW 75TH St, Gainesville, FL 32607 , Phone: (352) 332-2346, Fax: (352) 332-4426
  • 39 other hotels and motels
All 47 fire-safe hotels and motels in Gainesville, Florida

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Gainesville travel time to work - commute
Gainesville mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (58%)
  • Utility gas (37%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Alachua County Florida:


2008 Presidential Election results in Alachua County Florida:
Detailed 2008 election results.

Neighborhoods in Gainesville:

(Gainesville, Florida Neighborhood Map)


Religion statistics for Gainesville:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 33.60%
Here33.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents33.3%21.8%16.2%3.3%3.2%
Congregations25.8%3.1%19.6%3.6%4.6%
NameChurches of ChristLDS (Mormon) ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Lutheran ChurchOther
Adherents2.8%2.1%1.5%1.5%14.5%
Congregations6.7%2.1%3.6%1.0%29.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 45
Alachua County:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 30
This county:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 115
Alachua County:

4.80 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

3.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 156
This county:

6.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.45 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Alachua County:

7.9%
Florida:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Alachua County:

24.6%
State:

23.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

10.8%
State:

14.0%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 65$266,019$49,1111$321
Other Government Administration 59$263,940$53,6835$5,508
Judicial and Legal 15$56,895$45,5161$151
Police Protection - Officers 277$1,363,527$59,0700$0
Police - Other 26$83,594$38,5820$0
Firefighters 144$710,504$59,2090$0
Fire - Other 8$23,559$35,3391$425
Streets and Highways 143$470,198$39,4578$6,208
Health 6$17,411$34,8220$0
Solid Waste Management 4$18,589$55,7670$0
Sewerage 54$279,338$62,0750$0
Parks and Recreation 120$291,336$29,1344$2,243
Housing and Community Development(Local) 74$317,970$51,5632$2,336
Natural Resources 8$27,830$41,7450$0
Water Supply 100$494,050$59,2867$1,180
Electric Power 291$1,705,723$70,33915$34,913
Gas Supply 48$255,553$63,8882$4,789
Transit 214$604,504$33,8970$0
Other and Unallocable 128$519,393$48,6935$4,840
Totals for Government 1,784$7,769,933$52,26451$62,914

Gainesville government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $29,902,000 ($285.12)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $8,624,000 ($82.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,291,000 ($69.52)
    All Other: $2,997,000 ($28.58)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,732,000 ($16.51)
    Parking Facilities: $346,000 ($3.30)
  • Construction - Electric Utilities: $37,897,000 ($361.35)
    Water Utilities: $10,724,000 ($102.26)
    Sewerage: $10,037,000 ($95.70)
    Gas Utilities: $3,253,000 ($31.02)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $1,346,000 ($12.83)
    Regular Highways: $1,340,000 ($12.78)
    Parking Facilities: $1,078,000 ($10.28)
    Housing and Community Development: $143,000 ($1.36)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $132,258,000 ($1261.10)
    General - Other: $34,626,000 ($330.16)
    Police Protection: $32,381,000 ($308.76)
    Gas Utilities: $21,378,000 ($203.84)
    Sewerage: $14,948,000 ($142.53)
    Transit Utilities: $14,296,000 ($136.31)
    Local Fire Protection: $13,758,000 ($131.18)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,329,000 ($88.95)
    Water Utilities: $9,088,000 ($86.66)
    Regular Highways: $7,680,000 ($73.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,128,000 ($67.97)
    Financial Administration: $6,381,000 ($60.84)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $4,508,000 ($42.98)
    Central Staff Services: $4,454,000 ($42.47)
    Housing and Community Development: $3,644,000 ($34.75)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $2,042,000 ($19.47)
    General Public Buildings: $1,986,000 ($18.94)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,185,000 ($11.30)
    Public Welfare - Other: $924,000 ($8.81)
    Parking Facilities: $619,000 ($5.90)
    Natural Resources - Other: $73,000 ($0.70)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $10,300,000 ($98.21)
  • Employee Retirement - Earnings on Investments (calculated): $60,427,000 ($576.18)
    Benefit Payments: $20,709,000 ($197.46)
    Local Employee Contribution: $6,256,000 ($59.65)
    Total Federal Securities: $5,861,000 ($55.89)
    Total Cash and Deposits: $4,583,000 ($43.70)
    From Parent Local Government: $3,371,000 ($32.14)
    Other Investments - Other: $2,330,000 ($22.22)
    From Other Governments: $1,086,000 ($10.36)
    Withdrawals: $449,000 ($4.28)
  • Employee Retirement – Corporate Bonds: $58,472,000 ($557.54)
  • Employee Retirement – Corporate Stocks: $363,092,000 ($3462.14)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $6,500,000 ($61.98)
    Housing and Community Development: $2,876,000 ($27.42)
    Transit Utilities: $1,634,000 ($15.58)
    All Other: $751,000 ($7.16)
    Natural Resources: $57,000 ($0.54)
    Sewerage: $24,000 ($0.23)
    Highways: $2,000 ($0.02)
  • Gas Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,562,000 ($14.89)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,833,000 ($93.76)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $645,000 ($6.15)
    Highways: $10,000 ($0.10)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $19,397,000 ($184.95)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $36,060,000 ($343.84)
    Interest Earnings: $7,344,000 ($70.03)
    Fines and Forfeits: $5,315,000 ($50.68)
    Sale of Property: $1,390,000 ($13.25)
    Rents: $637,000 ($6.07)
    Donations From Private Sources: $376,000 ($3.59)
    Special Assessments: $3,000 ($0.03)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $610,311,000 ($5819.41)
    Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $557,896,000 ($5319.63)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $71,812,000 ($684.74)
    Assistance and Subsidies – Public Welfare, Federal Categorical Assistance Programs: $77,000 ($0.73)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Transit Utilities: $4,010,000 ($38.24)
    Police Protection: $2,721,000 ($25.95)
    Sewerage: $1,129,000 ($10.77)
    Solid Waste Management: $934,000 ($8.91)
    Parks and Recreation: $555,000 ($5.29)
    Housing and Community Development: $463,000 ($4.41)
    Local Fire Protection: $402,000 ($3.83)
    Financial Administration: $303,000 ($2.89)
    Regular Highways: $161,000 ($1.54)
    Public Welfare - Other: $144,000 ($1.37)
    Central Staff Services: $126,000 ($1.20)
    General Public Building: $120,000 ($1.14)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $50,000 ($0.48)
    General - Other: $23,000 ($0.22)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $16,000 ($0.15)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $173,702,000 ($1656.28)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $178,569,000 ($1702.68)
    Gas Utilities: $26,781,000 ($255.36)
    Water Utilities: $18,959,000 ($180.78)
    Transit Utilities: $11,521,000 ($109.85)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $11,613,000 ($110.73)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $4,725,000 ($45.05)
    Transit Utilities: $2,308,000 ($22.01)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,233,000 ($11.76)
    All Other: $244,000 ($2.33)
    Public Welfare: $223,000 ($2.13)
    Highways: $2,000 ($0.02)
  • Tax - Property: $19,327,000 ($184.29)
    Public Utilities Sales: $12,176,000 ($116.10)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $6,752,000 ($64.38)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $3,143,000 ($29.97)
    Other License: $1,938,000 ($18.48)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $959,000 ($9.14)
    Other Selective Sales: $302,000 ($2.88)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $101,396,000 ($966.83)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,986,000 ($28.47)

11.19% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,787 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

11.19%
Florida average:

8.71%

0.78% of residents moved from foreign countries ($510 average AGI)
Alachua County:

0.78%
Florida average:

0.22%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Broward County, FL  0.47% ($35,367 average AGI)
from Marion County, FL  0.45% ($31,237)
from Miami-Dade County, FL  0.38% ($34,862)


10.19% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,696 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.19%
Florida average:

7.73%

0.14% of residents moved to foreign countries ($377 average AGI)
Alachua County:

0.14%
Florida average:

0.12%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Duval County, FL  0.50% ($34,619 average AGI)
to Marion County, FL  0.44% ($39,806)
to Orange County, FL  0.43% ($28,504)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gainesville:

  • WAJD (1390 AM; 5 kW; GAINESVILLE, FL)
  • WTMN (1430 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLUS (980 AM; 5 kW; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRUF (850 AM; 5 kW; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA)
  • WGGG (1230 AM; 1 kW; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: FLORIDA SPORTSTALK, INC.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGSR (1570 AM; 50 kW; FERNANDINA BEACH, FL; Owner: RJM COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WFLF (540 AM; 50 kW; PINE HILLS, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOBS (1530 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WQTM (740 AM; 50 kW; ORLANDO, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCFI (1290 AM; 10 kW; OCALA, FL; Owner: VECTOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDYZ (990 AM; 50 kW; ORLANDO, FL; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gainesville:

  • WUFT-FM (89.1 FM; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA)
  • WXJZ (100.9 FM; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: ASTERISK COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WRUF-FM (103.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA)
  • WSKY-FM (97.3 FM; MICANOPY, FL; Owner: ENTERCOM GAINESVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WJLF (91.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD)
  • WBXY (99.5 FM; LA CROSSE, FL; Owner: ASTERISK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYKS (105.3 FM; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: GILLEN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNDT (92.5 FM; ALACHUA, FL; Owner: OCALA BROADCASTING CORPORATION, L.L.)
  • W204BL (88.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WYFB (90.5 FM; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WOGK (93.7 FM; OCALA, FL; Owner: OCALA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WKTK (98.5 FM; CRYSTAL RIVER, FL; Owner: ENTERCOM GAINESVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHHZ (100.5 FM; NEWBERRY, FL; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYGC (104.9 FM; HIGH SPRINGS, FL; Owner: ASTERISK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEAG-FM (106.3 FM; STARKE, FL; Owner: DICKERSON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTMG (101.3 FM; WILLISTON, FL; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTRS (102.3 FM; DUNNELLON, FL; Owner: ASTERISK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTLG (88.3 FM; STARKE, FL; Owner: STARKE CHRISTIAN-EDUC. RADIO & T.V.)

TV broadcast stations around Gainesville:

  • WUFT (Channel 5; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA)
  • W69AY (Channel 69; ALACHUA, ETC., FL; Owner: ASSOCIATED CHRISTIAN TV SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WLUF-LP (Channel 10; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA)
  • WCJB-TV (Channel 20; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: DIVERSIFIED BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBXG-CA (Channel 31; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WGFL (Channel 53; HIGH SPRINGS, FL; Owner: BUDD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WYPN-CA (Channel 45; GAINESVILLE, FL; Owner: BUDD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOGX (Channel 51; OCALA, FL; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WFXU (Channel 57; LIVE OAK, FL; Owner: WFXU LICENSE CORPORATION)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Gainesville fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 32
Total length: 147 meters (482ft)
Total costs: $720,000
Total average daily traffic: 805,606
Total average daily truck traffic: 99,911

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1950-1959: 7
  • 1960-1969: 20
  • 1970-1979: 2
  • 1980-1989: 0
  • 1990-1999: 0
  • 2000-2010: 3
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Gainesville, FL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Gainesville)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 366 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Gainesville, FL)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 58 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 79 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 609 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Gainesville)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Gainesville)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 187 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 10 full and 10 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED256$143,089216$136,822737$147,08440$85,1145$3,696,028136$145,7498$82,455
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED11$141,23320$181,14260$144,1628$43,1850$09$118,8113$77,333
APPLICATIONS DENIED47$127,82644$116,203370$140,66042$51,1670$067$139,2226$72,013
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN30$128,82145$155,028242$150,76015$116,0000$037$114,9144$133,088
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$140,51014$168,60976$140,9759$122,2820$010$120,0751$43,620
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 22 tracts in Gainesville, FL

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 9 full and 8 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED23$153,36912$174,1030$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED7$161,1093$230,6630$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED9$208,7738$172,9264$242,500
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN4$136,4151$116,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$159,0402$163,0001$123,000
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 827
  • Hazardous Condition: 624
  • Service Call: 18
  • Good Intent Call: 25

Incident types - Gainesville


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Gainesville, FL

Most common first names in Gainesville, FL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James67570.7 years
Mary64779.2 years
John64572.7 years
William62472.4 years
Robert49971.1 years
Charles34572.2 years
George32074.2 years
Dorothy24977.2 years
Margaret24579.0 years
Thomas23872.1 years
Most common last names in Gainesville, FL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams43674.1 years
Smith35373.7 years
Johnson27472.4 years
Jones26775.7 years
Davis22874.6 years
Brown22173.9 years
Thomas17072.4 years
Jackson13972.4 years
Wilson11973.3 years
Miller11676.3 years
Businesses in Gainesville, FL
NameCountNameCount
AMF Bowling1Lowes2
AT&T4Macy's1
Abercrombie & Fitch1Marriott5
Aeropostale1MasterBrand Cabinets14
Ann Taylor2McDonald's9
Arby's2Motel 61
AutoZone2Office Depot2
Bath & Body Works1OfficeMax1
Bed Bath & Beyond1Outback Steakhouse1
Best Western1Panda Express1
Blockbuster2Panera Bread1
Budget Car Rental1Papa John's Pizza3
Burger King5Payless3
CVS10Penske3
Chick-Fil-A4PetSmart1
Chipotle2Pizza Hut4
Cinnabon 1Popeyes1
ColorTyme1Publix Super Markets12
Comfort Inn1Quality2
DHL2Quiznos3
Dairy Queen2RadioShack3
Days Inn1Rodeway Inn1
Decora Cabinetry3Rooms To Go1
Domino's Pizza7Ruby Tuesday1
Dunkin Donuts5Ryder Rental & Truck Leasing1
Econo Lodge2Sam's Club1
FedEx44Sears2
Foot Locker1Sephora2
GNC2Sleep Inn1
GameStop3Spencer Gifts1
Gap1Sprint Nextel6
Gymboree1Starbucks10
H&R Block8Subway18
Haworth1Super 82
Holiday Inn2T-Mobile9
Hollister Co.1T.J.Maxx1
Home Depot2Taco Bell4
Howard Johnson2Target1
IHOP1Toys"R"Us1
JCPenney1U-Haul7
KFC4UPS31
Kmart1Verizon Wireless5
Knights Inn1Victoria's Secret1
Kohl's1Waffle House2
LENSCRAFTERS1Walgreens8
La Quinta1Walmart3
Lane Furniture3YMCA3
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  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the mentally retarded (population 50,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest maximum monthly morning or afternoon humidity"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest average humidity (population 50,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Book stores and news dealers (population 50,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of residents living in poverty in 2007"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Primary, secondary, and special education school teachers: (population 50,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Life, physical, and social science occupations: (population 50,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Community and social services occupations: (population 50,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) (population 50,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Professional and related occupations: (population 50,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Life, physical, and social science occupations: (population 50,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Financial specialists: (population 50,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (population 50,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Computer specialists (population 50,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Fire fighting and prevention workers including supervisors (population 50,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children (population 50,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Health care (population 50,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Art and design workers (population 50,000+)"
  • #49 (32605) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Alsatian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #59 (32603) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Kenyan first ancestries"
  • #62 (32603) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Other West Indian first ancestries"
  • #65 (32603) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Turkish first ancestries"
  • #76 (32641) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Ethiopian first ancestries"
  • #80 (32608) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Zimbabwean first ancestries"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006"
  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2006 (pop. 50,000+)"

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