Get to know Gainesville, FL
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Car-dependent
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Somewhat bikeable
Bike Score®
Gainesville is mostly car dependent. Limited services and amenities are within walking distance, so a car is needed for most errands. Gainesville is not ideal for biking, with little to no cycling infrastructure in the area.
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Schools
Transit
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Elementary
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Open Arms Child Development
Childcare
Garden Gate Nursery
Childcare
A Child's Academy
Childcare
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Public • PK, K-12 • 271 students
Hidden Oak Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 775 students
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 862 students
William S. Talbot Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 631 students
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 749 students
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Charter • PK, K-6 • 255 students
Littlewood Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 706 students
Idylwild Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 533 students
Lake Forest Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 330 students
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
Public • K-12 • 1287 students
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Public • PK, K-12 • 271 students
Boulware Springs Charter
Charter • K-5 • 158 students
William S. Talbot Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 631 students
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Charter • PK, K-6 • 255 students
Glen Springs Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 426 students
Joseph Williams Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 469 students
Caroline Beatrice Parker Elementary
Public • K-5 • 506 students
Littlewood Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 706 students
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
Public • K-12 • 1287 students
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Public • PK, K-12 • 271 students
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 709 students
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 823 students
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
Public • 6-12 • 242 students
RESILIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL INC-1013
Charter • 6-8 • 120 students
Westwood Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 847 students
North Central Florida Public Charter School
Charter • 8-12 • 184 students
A.Quinn Jones/Excep.Student Center
Public • 6-12 • 64 students
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
Public • K-12 • 1287 students
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Public • PK, K-12 • 271 students
Gainesville High School
Public • 9-12 • 1873 students
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
Public • 6-12 • 242 students
North Central Florida Public Charter School
Charter • 8-12 • 184 students
A.Quinn Jones/Excep.Student Center
Public • 6-12 • 64 students
University of Florida
College
105 Classroom Building
College
UF Warrington College of Business
College
University of Florida East Campus
College
University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions
College
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
College
University of Florida College of Nursing
College
Santa Fe College Downtown Campus
College
Gainesville Regional Airport
Airport
Gainesville Regional Airport
Bus
Oaks Mall (62nd Street)
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University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Northwest 16th Boulevard @ Northwest 39th Street
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Southwest 13th Street @ Museum Road
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Gainesville Regional Airport
Airport
Gainesville Regional Airport
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Oaks Mall (62nd Street)
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University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Northwest 16th Boulevard @ Northwest 39th Street
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Southwest 13th Street @ Museum Road
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CVS @ Northwest 13th Street
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Drinks
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Mother's Pub & Grill
Drinks
The Social at Midtown
Drinks
Maple Street Biscuit Company
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Grocery stores
Shopping
Beaty Market
Grocery store
Alachua County Farmer's Market
Grocery store
Sweet Shop Bakery
Grocery store
Xtra Liquors
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Personal care
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Public services
Circle K Gas Station
Automotive
UF Shands Garage 2
Automotive
Parking Garage 7
Automotive
PK Yonge Parking
Automotive
Bledsoe Drive Parking
Automotive
Corry Village Parking
Automotive
Surge Area Parking
Automotive
University Village South Parking
Automotive
Circle K Gas Station
Automotive
UF Shands Garage 2
Automotive
Parking Garage 7
Automotive
PK Yonge Parking
Automotive
Bledsoe Drive Parking
Automotive
Corry Village Parking
Automotive
Surge Area Parking
Automotive
University Village South Parking
Automotive
Select Specialty Hospital- Gainesville
Healthcare
UF Health Medical Plaza
Healthcare
Ageless Spa Center
Healthcare
Comprehensive Women's Health
Healthcare
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Gainesville I-75
Hotel
Extended Stay America
Hotel
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Hotel
James Moore - CPA Tax Accountant Gainesville FL
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Hair Cuttery
Personal care
Elegant Nail Salon
Personal care
Great Clips
Personal care
The Walkabout
Personal care
Athletic Cuts
Personal care
Beach Break Salon
Personal care
Spyglass Dog Park
Pet care
Possum Creek Dog Park
Pet care
Gainesville Animal Hospital
Pet care
Ridgeview Baptist Church
Place of worship
Trinity Church
Place of worship
First Christian Church of Disciples of Christ
Place of worship
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Place of worship
Calvary Baptist Church
Place of worship
Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church
Place of worship
Bartley Temple United Methodist Church
Place of worship
Crosspoint Church
Place of worship
Creekside Community Church
Place of worship
Alachua County Sheriff's Office - Training
Public service
Bank of America
Public service
Gateway Bank
Public service
Alachua County Criminal Justice Services
Public service
Alachua County Schools Administration Building
Public service
City of Gainesville Fire Station 7
Public service
Alachua County Court
Public service
Gainesville Fire Station Number 4
Public service
Alachua County Fire Rescue Headquarters
Public service
The Pride of the Sunshine Marching Band
Entertainment
UF Health Science Center Library
Entertainment
Lakeside Commons
Entertainment
Jennings Hall Office
Entertainment
UVS Commons
Entertainment
Fletcher Library
Entertainment
Vivid Music Hall
Entertainment
Bragging Rights
Entertainment
Millhopper Library Branch
Entertainment
The Pride of the Sunshine Marching Band
Entertainment
UF Health Science Center Library
Entertainment
Lakeside Commons
Entertainment
Jennings Hall Office
Entertainment
UVS Commons
Entertainment
Fletcher Library
Entertainment
Vivid Music Hall
Entertainment
Bragging Rights
Entertainment
Millhopper Library Branch
Entertainment
Sanders Football Practice Fields
Sports
Hume Racquetball Courts
Sports
Orangetheory Fitness
Sports
Milton Lewis Stadium
Sports
Average rent in Gainesville
In Gainesville, the average rent is $1,860 per month,
with the average rental size around 1,014 square feet. Most renters here pay between $1,000 - $1,500 , making it the most common rent bracket in the area.
Average rent
$1,860/month
Average rental size
1,014 sqft
Under $1,000
5.4%
$1,001 - $1,500
37.5%
$1,501 - $2,000
28.7%
$2,001 - $2,500
12.5%
$2,501 - $3,000
7.3%
Over $3,000
8.6%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Average utility cost in Florida
In Florida, renters typically spend around $436 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $38 for water to $165 for electricity , depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
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