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All Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
Alachua County 30% AMI or less 2505 1428 15526
Alachua County 30.01-50% AMI 4704 5288 5720
Alachua County 50.01-80% AMI 11567 6703 2304
Alachua County 80.01-100% AMI 9053 2659 224
Alachua County Greater than 100% AMI 48921 1751 484

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Renter Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
Alachua County 30% AMI or less 1325 626 13194
Alachua County 30.01-50% AMI 1790 3736 4421
Alachua County 50.01-80% AMI 5388 5344 1523
Alachua County 80.01-100% AMI 4471 1907 110
Alachua County Greater than 100% AMI 12924 528 245

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Owner-Occupied Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
Alachua County 30% AMI or less 1180 802 2332
Alachua County 30.01-50% AMI 2914 1552 1299
Alachua County 50.01-80% AMI 6179 1359 781
Alachua County 80.01-100% AMI 4582 752 114
Alachua County Greater than 100% AMI 35997 1223 239

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Homeownership Rate (%), 1990 through 2023 Estimates
Geography 1990 2000 2010 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
Alachua County 54 55 54 54

Notes: 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 1990 Census, 2000 Census, 2010 Census, and 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates


Median Income ($) by Tenure, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Owner Median Income ($) Margin of Error (+/-) Renter Median Income ($) Margin of Error (+/-) All Households Margin of Error (+/-)
Alachua County 2023 1-Year 100027 5890 37988 2831 61488 5255

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Monthly Housing Costs 2023 Estimates (with a Mortgage)
Geography ACS Data Source <$200 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$399 Margin of Error (+/-) $400-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$599 Margin of Error (+/-) $600-$699 Margin of Error (+/-) $700-$799 Margin of Error (+/-) $800-$899 Margin of Error (+/-) $900-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,000-$1,249 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,250-$1,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,500-$1,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,000-$2,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,500-$2,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,000-$3,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,500-$3,999 Margin of Error (+/-) >$4,000 Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
Alachua County 2023 1-Year - - - - - - - - - - 1110 654 1075 702 701 414 1493 692 4503 1475 6318 1471 8878 2091 5356 1287 4347 1197 2683 961 1815 884 1700 898 40304 3091

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Monthly Housing Costs 2023 Estimates (without a Mortgage)
Geography ACS Data Source <$100 Margin of Error (+/-) $100-$149 Margin of Error (+/-) $150-$199 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$249 Margin of Error (+/-) $250-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$349 Margin of Error (+/-) $350-$399 Margin of Error (+/-) $400-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$599 Margin of Error (+/-) $600-$699 Margin of Error (+/-) $700-$799 Margin of Error (+/-) $800-$899 Margin of Error (+/-) $900-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1000-$1099 Margin of Error (+/-) $1100-$1199 Margin of Error (+/-) $1200-$1299 Margin of Error (+/-) $1300-$1399 Margin of Error (+/-) $1400-$1499 Margin of Error (+/-) >$1500 Margin of Error (+/-) Total Not Mortgaged Margin of Error (+/-)
Alachua County 2023 1-Year 63 52 - - 544 364 870 613 820 447 957 551 1424 653 3453 1034 3934 1290 2699 978 3275 1212 3409 1292 1800 963 1641 846 224 212 466 356 489 432 559 401 816 448 27495 3094

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Housing Costs as a Percentage of Household Income, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source With Mortgage, Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) With Mortgage, More than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) Without Mortgage, Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) Without Mortgage, More than 30% Margin of Error (+/-)
Alachua County 2023 1-Year 28580 3332 11724 2050 23605 2762 3541 1265

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Renter Households by Gross Rent, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source <$200 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$749 Margin of Error (+/-) $750-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,000-$1,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,500-$1,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,000-$2,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,500-$2,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,000-$3,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,500 or More Margin of Error (+/-) No Cash Rent Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
Alachua County 2023 1-Year - - - - - - 2384 796 9192 2623 18440 3519 16108 2550 3219 1279 1175 802 - - 832 457 1614 623 53954 2982

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Median Gross Rent ($), 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Median Gross Rent Margin of Error (+/-)
Alachua County 2023 1-Year 1370 59

Notes: Includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) 30-49.9% Margin of Error (+/-) 50% or More Margin of Error (+/-) Total - Not computed Margin of Error (+/-)
Alachua County 2023 1-Year 15615 2938 16358 3412 18654 2965 3327 1256

Notes: Counts refer to number of households paying less than 30%, 30-49.9%, and 50% or more of income for gross rent. Gross rent includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Affordable and Available Rental Units per 100 Renters, Florida Regions, 2023
Geography County 0-30% AMI 0-40% AMI 0-50% AMI 0-60% AMI 0-80% AMI 0-120% AMI
Gainesville, FL MSA (minus Gilchrist) Alachua 22 107 43 74 98 108

Notes: Affordable units are those for which a household at the given income limit (% AMI) would pay no more than 30% of income for gross rent. Affordable/available units are affordable at that income level and either vacant or occupied by a household below the income threshold. For additional explanation of affordable/available methods, see the 2022 Rental Market Study, pp. 34-68

Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2021 American Community Survey PUMS


Surplus/Deficit of Affordable/Available Units by Income, Florida Regions, 2023
Geography County 0-30% AMI 0-40% AMI 0-50% AMI 0-60% AMI 0-80% AMI 0-120% AMI
Gainesville, FL MSA (minus Gilchrist) Alachua -7,896 2,550 -10,683 -5,440 -471 2,576

Notes: Affordable units are those for which a household at the given income limit (% AMI) would pay no more than 30% of income for gross rent. Affordable/available units are affordable at that income level and either vacant or occupied by a household below the income threshold. Surplus/Deficit of Affordable/Available Units for a particular income range shows the number of affordable/available units in the range minus the number of renter households in that range. For additional explanation of affordable/available methods, see the 2022 Rental Market Study, pp. 34-68

Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2021 American Community Survey PUMS


Housing Units by Type of Structure, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source 1, detached Margin of Error (+/-) 1, attached Margin of Error (+/-) 2 Margin of Error (+/-) 3 or 4 Margin of Error (+/-) 5 to 9 Margin of Error (+/-) 10 to 19 Margin of Error (+/-) 20 or more Margin of Error (+/-) Mobile Home or Trailer Margin of Error (+/-) Other Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
Alachua County 2023 1-Year 63823 3503 6821 1735 2123 911 9074 2170 11266 2471 9318 2324 18231 3241 9390 2249 - - 130190 406

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Vacancy and Occupancy Status, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source For Rent For Sale Only Rented or Sold Not Occupied Seasonal,Recreational or Occasional Use For Migrant Workers Other Vacant Total Vacant Total Occupied Total Units
Alachua County 2023 1-Year 3734 711 543 578 0 2871 8437 121753 130190

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Substandard Housing, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source 1.01 or More Persons per Room Share of Occupied Units (%) No Fuel Used Share of Occupied Units (%) Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities Share of Occupied Units (%) Lacking Complete Plumbing Facilities Share of Occupied Units (%)
Alachua County 2023 1-Year 2053 1.7 1235 1.0 1437 1.1 683 0.5

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Wage and Rent Comparison by Industry, 2024
Geography Industry 2023 Average Hourly Wage (2024 $) 2023 Average Annual Wage (2024 $) Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent % Income Needed for 2 BR FMR # of Workers in 2023 2024 3-Person Median Income Annual Wage as Percent of 3-Person AMI
Alachua County Accommodation and Food Services $12.1 $25,134 $628 $1,397 67% 13,321 $85,800 29%
Alachua County Administrative and Waste Services $20.9 $43,566 $1,089 $1,397 38% 7,934 $85,800 51%
Alachua County Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunti $18.5 $38,534 $963 $1,397 44% 1,543 $85,800 45%
Alachua County Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $21.8 $45,443 $1,136 $1,397 37% 2,120 $85,800 53%
Alachua County Construction $28.8 $59,955 $1,499 $1,397 28% 5,699 $85,800 70%
Alachua County Durable Goods Manufacturing $37.3 $77,636 $1,941 $1,397 22% 3,078 $85,800 90%
Alachua County Educational Services $39.8 $82,794 $2,070 $1,397 20% 24,626 $85,800 96%
Alachua County Finance and Insurance $42.7 $88,802 $2,220 $1,397 19% 3,371 $85,800 103%
Alachua County Health Care and Social Assistance $33.4 $69,524 $1,738 $1,397 24% 31,944 $85,800 81%
Alachua County Information $41.5 $86,316 $2,158 $1,397 19% 1,749 $85,800 101%
Alachua County Management of Companies and Enterprises $40.3 $83,903 $2,098 $1,397 20% 711 $85,800 98%
Alachua County Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extra $36.6 $76,103 $1,903 $1,397 22% 37 $85,800 89%
Alachua County Nondurable Goods Manufacturing $27.6 $57,362 $1,434 $1,397 29% 1,081 $85,800 67%
Alachua County Professional and Technical Services $47.2 $98,175 $2,454 $1,397 17% 7,285 $85,800 114%
Alachua County Public Administration $32.8 $68,192 $1,705 $1,397 25% 6,817 $85,800 79%
Alachua County Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $27.3 $56,797 $1,420 $1,397 30% 2,511 $85,800 66%
Alachua County Retail Trade $17.3 $36,071 $902 $1,397 46% 13,856 $85,800 42%
Alachua County Transportation and Warehousing $26.4 $54,824 $1,371 $1,397 31% 4,236 $85,800 64%
Alachua County Utilities $60.2 $125,179 $3,129 $1,397 13% 301 $85,800 146%
Alachua County Wholesale Trade $47.7 $99,286 $2,482 $1,397 17% 2,927 $85,800 116%

Notes: Based on average annual wages for industry sector, converted to hourly wages by dividing by 2000 (assumes 40-hour work week, 50 weeks per year). 2023 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index. 2023 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.

Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2023 Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages; 2024 HUD Fair Market Rent


Wage and Rent Comparison by Occupation, 2024
Geography Occupation Median Hourly Wage (2024 $) Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) 2024 HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent % Income Needed for 2 BR, Median Wage Worker # of Workers in 2024 Annual Wage as a % AMI for a Family of 3
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $23.30 $1,212 $1,397 35% 700 56.5%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Bartenders $14.36 $747 $1,397 56% 710 34.8%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $19.02 $989 $1,397 42% 180 46.1%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Carpenters $22.32 $1,161 $1,397 36% 440 54.1%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Cashiers $13.79 $717 $1,397 58% 2,760 33.4%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Child, Family, and School Social Workers $23.02 $1,197 $1,397 35% 290 55.8%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Childcare Workers $13.89 $722 $1,397 58% 370 33.7%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Construction Laborers $18.58 $966 $1,397 43% 980 45.0%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Cooks, Restaurant $16.89 $878 $1,397 48% 1,530 40.9%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Correctional Officers and Jailers $23.20 $1,206 $1,397 35% 510 56.2%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Customer Service Representatives $18.12 $942 $1,397 45% 2,050 43.9%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Dental Assistants $22.05 $1,147 $1,397 37% 360 53.5%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Dishwashers $13.86 $721 $1,397 58% 510 33.6%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Electricians $24.04 $1,250 $1,397 34% 570 58.3%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $28.28 $1,471 $1,397 29% 1,230 68.6%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $14.29 $743 $1,397 56% 90 34.6%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Fast Food and Counter Workers $13.26 $690 $1,397 61% 4,680 32.1%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Firefighters $22.57 $1,174 $1,397 36% 500 54.7%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Food Preparation Workers $16.28 $847 $1,397 50% 1,130 39.5%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $13.46 $700 $1,397 60% 270 32.6%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $24.14 $1,255 $1,397 33% 540 58.5%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $23.10 $1,201 $1,397 35% 1,220 56.0%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Home Health and Personal Care Aides $15.42 $802 $1,397 52% 1,530 37.4%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $14.30 $744 $1,397 56% 260 34.7%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $15.73 $818 $1,397 51% 2,420 38.1%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $17.01 $885 $1,397 47% 940 41.2%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $14.28 $743 $1,397 56% 180 34.6%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $28.29 $1,471 $1,397 29% 740 68.6%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Light Truck Drivers $18.43 $958 $1,397 44% 870 44.7%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $14.95 $777 $1,397 54% 1,250 36.2%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Medical Assistants $18.47 $960 $1,397 44% 710 44.8%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $29.60 $1,539 $1,397 27% 130 71.8%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $25.22 $1,312 $1,397 32% 410 61.1%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Nursing Assistants $19.73 $1,026 $1,397 41% 2,870 47.8%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Office Clerks, General $20.51 $1,067 $1,397 39% 3,300 49.7%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Painters, Construction and Maintenance $20.09 $1,045 $1,397 40% 260 48.7%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Paralegals and Legal Assistants $23.07 $1,200 $1,397 35% 370 55.9%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Paramedics $26.33 $1,369 $1,397 31% 120 63.8%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Pharmacy Technicians $21.15 $1,100 $1,397 38% 860 51.3%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $24.30 $1,264 $1,397 33% 380 58.9%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $27.11 $1,410 $1,397 30% 700 65.7%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $15.84 $824 $1,397 51% 670 38.4%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Receptionists and Information Clerks $16.66 $866 $1,397 48% 960 40.4%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Registered Nurses $40.72 $2,117 $1,397 20% 7,000 98.7%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Retail Salespersons $14.43 $750 $1,397 56% 4,240 35.0%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Roofers $21.20 $1,102 $1,397 38% 340 51.4%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $30.11 $1,565 $1,397 27% 760 73.0%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $19.99 $1,039 $1,397 40% 1,680 48.5%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Security Guards $16.71 $869 $1,397 48% 740 40.5%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $14.52 $755 $1,397 56% 100 35.2%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Tellers $18.16 $944 $1,397 44% 220 44.0%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Total all occupations $22.57 $1,174 $1,397 36% 151,400 54.7%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $18.46 $960 $1,397 44% 180 44.8%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Waiters and Waitresses $13.81 $718 $1,397 58% 2,650 33.5%

Notes: Statewide FMRs come from the National Low Income Housing Coalition's Out of Reach report and are averages weighted by the number of renters in each county. 2024 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.

Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2024 Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages; 2024 HUD Fair Market Rent


Households by Tenure, Race/Ethnicity, and Income (% AMI), 2017-2021
Geography Tenure Race/Ethnicity Household Income Households
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 20
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 40
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 4
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 35
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 145
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 170
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 255
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 230
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 2,255
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 1,110
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 1,125
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 1,250
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 1,005
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 2,555
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 30% or Less of HAMFI 465
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 195
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 515
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 280
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race Greater than 100% of HAMFI 2,145
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 10
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 4
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 0
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 2,765
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 3,865
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 5,695
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 3,485
Alachua County, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 27,325
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 60
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 40
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 15
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 30
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 20
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 615
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 495
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 540
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 190
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 815
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 3,530
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 2,180
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 2,085
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 1,740
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 1,530
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 30% or Less of HAMFI 2,295
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 850
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 1,310
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 615
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race Greater than 100% of HAMFI 1,235
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 20
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 10
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 4
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 15
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 6,935
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 3,875
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 5,380
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 2,375
Alachua County, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 6,790

Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017-2021 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.


Households by Tenure, Race/Ethnicity, and Cost Burden, 2017-2021
Geography Tenure Race/Ethnicity 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50% Not computed
Alachua County Owner American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 35 50 10 0
Alachua County Owner Asian alone, non-Hispanic 2,745 235 60 15
Alachua County Owner Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 5,255 845 815 130
Alachua County Owner Hispanic, any race 2,850 310 320 115
Alachua County Owner Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 4 0 10 0
Alachua County Owner White alone, non-Hispanic 35,875 3,845 3,105 315
Alachua County Owner other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) 720 45 125 50
Alachua County Renter American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 70 30 55 10
Alachua County Renter Asian alone, non-Hispanic 1,100 510 730 310
Alachua County Renter Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 5,160 1,950 3,525 430
Alachua County Renter Hispanic, any race 2,320 1,500 2,235 250
Alachua County Renter Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 20 10 15 0
Alachua County Renter White alone, non-Hispanic 10,935 5,215 7,980 1,225
Alachua County Renter other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) 630 240 650 10

Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.

Sources: Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017-2021 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.


Households by Tenure, Race, and Age of Householder, 2019-2023
Geography Race/Ethnicity Age of Householder Owners Renters Total Homeownership Rate
Alachua County White, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 27,795 23,872 51,667 54.0%
Alachua County White, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 16,096 3,479 19,575 82.0%
Alachua County Black, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 4,615 10,368 14,983 31.0%
Alachua County Black, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 2,796 1,177 3,973 70.0%
Alachua County Other, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 4,129 4,903 9,032 46.0%
Alachua County Other, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 741 176 917 81.0%
Alachua County Hispanic 64 or Younger 3,792 7,200 10,992 34.0%
Alachua County Hispanic 65 & Older 997 641 1,638 61.0%

Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero.

Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2019-2023 American Community Survey.


Households by Tenure, Household Type, and Cost Burden, 2019-2023
Geography Household Type Owner/Not Cost Burdened Owner Cost Burdened Renter/Not Cost Burdened Renter Cost Burdened
Alachua County Married Couple Household 29,719 3,592 5,809 2,704
Alachua County Male Only Headed Family 1,791 593 645 768
Alachua County Female Only Headed Family 3,598 1,791 3,411 3,066
Alachua County Non-family household 14,685 5,192 13,513 21,900

Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero. "Cost Burdened" households are those paying more than 30% of income for housing costs."

Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2019-2023 American Community Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Last Month's Payment Status for Owner-Occupied Housing Units, Florida
Geography Caught up on mortgage Not caught up Did not report Owned free and clear
Florida 6,076,656 592,315 88,301 4,026,883

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in owner-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Likelihood of Having to Leave this House in Next Two Months Due to Foreclosure, Florida
Geography Very likely to leave home due to forelcousre in next 2 months Somewhat likely Not very likely Not likely at all Did not report
Florida - 67,777 232,395 243,185 48,957

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage, that are not current on mortgage payments; populations in owner-occupied units where the mortgage is current or without a mortgage are not included. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Last Month's Payment Status for Renter-Occupied Housing Units, Florida
Geography Caught up on rent payments Not caught up Did not report Occupied without rent
Florida 3,844,579 743,360 22,918 270,347

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Likelihood of Having to Leave this House in Next Two Months Due to Eviction,Florida
Geography Very likely to leave home due to eviction in next 2 months Somewhat likely Not very likely Not likely at all Did not report
Florida 22,874 77,854 190,294 317,484 134,854

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units, that are not current on rent payments; population in units that are current on rent payments is not included. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Change in Monthly Rent During the Last 12 Months, Florida
Geography No change in rent in last 12 months Rent decreased Rent increased by <$100 Rent increased by <$100-$249 Rent increased by <$250-$500 Rent increased by more than $500 Did not report Occupied without rent
Florida 1,156,648 16,344 598,861 1,650,216 832,608 337,533 18,645 270,347

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.

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