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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%
Gainesville 30% AMI or less 1208 916 11299
Gainesville 30.01-50% AMI 2075 3730 3996
Gainesville 50.01-80% AMI 6552 4818 1286
Gainesville 80.01-100% AMI 4348 1256 82
Gainesville Greater than 100% AMI 19370 585 150

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%
Gainesville 30% AMI or less 710 482 10282
Gainesville 30.01-50% AMI 1169 2919 3371
Gainesville 50.01-80% AMI 3707 4082 1085
Gainesville 80.01-100% AMI 2648 943 71
Gainesville Greater than 100% AMI 7679 341 97

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%
Gainesville 30% AMI or less 498 434 1017
Gainesville 30.01-50% AMI 906 811 625
Gainesville 50.01-80% AMI 2845 736 201
Gainesville 80.01-100% AMI 1700 313 11
Gainesville Greater than 100% AMI 11691 244 53

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
Gainesville 47 48 38 38

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 (+/-)
Gainesville 2023 1-Year 88388 12614 32326 5225 47099 5515

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 (+/-)
Gainesville 2023 1-Year - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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 (+/-)
Gainesville 2023 1-Year - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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 (+/-)
Gainesville 2023 1-Year 9850 2003 4748 1376 8815 1906 1296 703

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 (+/-)
Gainesville 2023 1-Year - - - - - - 1445 683 7874 2426 14862 2921 11952 2381 2200 1089 842 696 - - 250 136 853 509 40757 2386

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 (+/-)
Gainesville 2023 1-Year 1318 89

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 (+/-)
Gainesville 2023 1-Year 10639 2223 12570 3094 15013 2531 2535 1193

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 (+/-)
Gainesville 2023 1-Year 26711 2608 3804 1221 1475 842 7581 2222 8696 2043 7938 2171 14028 2726 413 315 - - 70646 2643

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
Gainesville 2023 1-Year null null null null null null null 65576

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 (%)
Gainesville 2023 1-Year 1230 1.9 - - 622 0.9 280 0.4

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
Gainesville Accommodation and Food Services $12.1 $25,134 $628 $1,397 67% 13,321 $85,800 29%
Gainesville Administrative and Waste Services $20.9 $43,566 $1,089 $1,397 38% 7,934 $85,800 51%
Gainesville Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunti $18.5 $38,534 $963 $1,397 44% 1,543 $85,800 45%
Gainesville Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $21.8 $45,443 $1,136 $1,397 37% 2,120 $85,800 53%
Gainesville Construction $28.8 $59,955 $1,499 $1,397 28% 5,699 $85,800 70%
Gainesville Durable Goods Manufacturing $37.3 $77,636 $1,941 $1,397 22% 3,078 $85,800 90%
Gainesville Educational Services $39.8 $82,794 $2,070 $1,397 20% 24,626 $85,800 96%
Gainesville Finance and Insurance $42.7 $88,802 $2,220 $1,397 19% 3,371 $85,800 103%
Gainesville Health Care and Social Assistance $33.4 $69,524 $1,738 $1,397 24% 31,944 $85,800 81%
Gainesville Information $41.5 $86,316 $2,158 $1,397 19% 1,749 $85,800 101%
Gainesville Management of Companies and Enterprises $40.3 $83,903 $2,098 $1,397 20% 711 $85,800 98%
Gainesville Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extra $36.6 $76,103 $1,903 $1,397 22% 37 $85,800 89%
Gainesville Nondurable Goods Manufacturing $27.6 $57,362 $1,434 $1,397 29% 1,081 $85,800 67%
Gainesville Professional and Technical Services $47.2 $98,175 $2,454 $1,397 17% 7,285 $85,800 114%
Gainesville Public Administration $32.8 $68,192 $1,705 $1,397 25% 6,817 $85,800 79%
Gainesville Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $27.3 $56,797 $1,420 $1,397 30% 2,511 $85,800 66%
Gainesville Retail Trade $17.3 $36,071 $902 $1,397 46% 13,856 $85,800 42%
Gainesville Transportation and Warehousing $26.4 $54,824 $1,371 $1,397 31% 4,236 $85,800 64%
Gainesville Utilities $60.2 $125,179 $3,129 $1,397 13% 301 $85,800 146%
Gainesville 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 (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 40
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 0
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 125
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 30
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 180
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 110
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 545
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 555
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 500
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 670
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 525
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 1,170
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 30% or Less of HAMFI 260
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 120
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 440
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 25
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race Greater than 100% of HAMFI 785
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 0
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 1,175
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 1,520
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 2,215
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 1,235
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 8,535
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 60
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 20
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 15
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 30
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 20
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 500
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 455
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 510
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 145
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 600
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 2,240
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 1,475
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 1,355
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 760
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 995
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 30% or Less of HAMFI 1,840
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 675
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 945
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 330
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race Greater than 100% of HAMFI 665
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 20
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 10
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 4
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 4
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 5,290
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 2,980
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 3,935
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 1,410
Alachua County (part), Gainesville city, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 3,855

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
Gainesville Owner American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 0 40 0 0
Gainesville Owner Asian alone, non-Hispanic 835 75 60 15
Gainesville Owner Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 2,460 455 385 115
Gainesville Owner Hispanic, any race 1,215 175 165 70
Gainesville Owner Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 0 0 0 0
Gainesville Owner White alone, non-Hispanic 11,825 1,620 1,090 145
Gainesville Owner other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) 315 25 95 50
Gainesville Renter American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 70 15 45 10
Gainesville Renter Asian alone, non-Hispanic 885 435 645 245
Gainesville Renter Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 2,955 1,315 2,330 235
Gainesville Renter Hispanic, any race 1,440 1,085 1,705 230
Gainesville Renter Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 15 10 15 0
Gainesville Renter White alone, non-Hispanic 6,645 3,730 6,205 885
Gainesville Renter other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) 325 190 595 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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