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Living in Gainesville

Gainesville is one of the cities recorded in the United States. At the end of 2020, Gainesville had a population of 18,112. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Gainesville reached 2.56%. Gainesville was home to 3,149 foreign residents at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Gainesville?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Gainesville.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Gainesville yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,969 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Gainesville?

The median gross salary is about 5,915 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Gainesville?

The unemployment rate is about 2.6 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 2.56 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Gainesville is 2.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Gainesville 2.6%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary5,915 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate2.56 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Gainesville. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Gainesville. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Gainesville's nearest airport was IAD, 21 km away and offered 126 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count126 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km21 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataIAD3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gainesville. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Gainesville.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from 1.1°C in January to 25.1°C in July. Gainesville's monthly precipitation totalled 74.6 mm in January and 105.4 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Gainesville average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°-4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Gainesville average monthly precipitation, mm03060901207566898812010910590100938084JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.9 · Feb 7.9 · Mar 12.7 · Apr 19.3 · May 23.9 · Jun 28.4 · Jul 30.9 · Aug 30.2 · Sep 26.3 · Oct 19.9 · Nov 13.6 · Dec 8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.8 · Feb -2.9 · Mar 0.9 · Apr 6.2 · May 11.6 · Jun 16.6 · Jul 19.4 · Aug 18.4 · Sep 14.4 · Oct 7.4 · Nov 2 · Dec -1.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 1.1 · Feb 2.5 · Mar 6.8 · Apr 12.8 · May 17.8 · Jun 22.5 · Jul 25.1 · Aug 24.3 · Sep 20.3 · Oct 13.6 · Nov 7.8 · Dec 3.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 74.6 · Feb 66.2 · Mar 89 · Apr 88 · May 120 · Jun 109.3 · Jul 105.4 · Aug 89.8 · Sep 100.1 · Oct 92.7 · Nov 79.5 · Dec 83.8 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,098 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul30.9 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature13.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan-3.8 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Bellwood18,116 residentsNiles18,116 residentsNederland18,108 residentsSouthbridge Town18,106 residentsArroyo Grande18,123 residentsAmsterdam18,093 residents

Population and city profile

Gainesville spanned 26.2 km² at the end of 2025. The city recorded a population density of 694.7 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Gainesville?

The published population was 18,112 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Gainesville residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport82.6%Foreign residents17.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area26.19 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share17.31 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents3,149 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density694.7 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population18,112 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207Official

Is Gainesville a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker39%strong on work, weak on safety · range 28–50%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Student34%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 22–46%
Family43%strong on family, weak on safety · range 31–55%
Retirement33%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 19–47%
Foreign residents3,149 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population18,112 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,969 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary5,915 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate2.56 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Average annual temperature13.2 °C31 Dec 1991Official source · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Gainesville when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is Gainesville part of Washington, D.C.?

Gainesville belongs to the same official metropolitan area as Washington, D.C.; that does not by itself make it an administrative part of the hub. It is about 51.2 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Metro Member Of. Source4

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Gainesville?

The published population was 18,112 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

What is the typical salary in Gainesville?

The median gross salary is about 5,915 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Gainesville?

The unemployment rate is about 2.6 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Gainesville?

3,149 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Gainesville a good place to live?

Gainesville may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Gainesville part of Washington, D.C.?

Gainesville belongs to the same official metropolitan area as Washington, D.C.; that does not by itself make it an administrative part of the hub. It is about 51.2 km away by straight-line distance.

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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. tigerweb.geo.census.gov place coordinates tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-28
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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