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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 2024 Average Hourly Wage (2025 $) 2024 Average Annual Wage (2025 $) Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) 2025 HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent % Income Needed for 2 BR FMR # of Workers in 2024 2025 3-Person Median Income Annual Wage as Percent of 3-Person AMI
Gainesville Accommodation and Food Services $12.63 $26,279 $657 $1,583 72% 13,471 $93,600 28%
Gainesville Administrative and Waste Services $21.27 $44,249 $1,106 $1,583 43% 6,508 $93,600 47%
Gainesville Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunti $19.94 $41,477 $1,037 $1,583 46% 1,626 $93,600 44%
Gainesville Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $24.08 $50,093 $1,252 $1,583 38% 2,140 $93,600 54%
Gainesville Construction $30.45 $63,332 $1,583 $1,583 30% 5,760 $93,600 68%
Gainesville Educational Services $41.49 $86,295 $2,157 $1,583 22% 25,005 $93,600 92%
Gainesville Finance and Insurance $45.93 $95,537 $2,388 $1,583 20% 3,326 $93,600 102%
Gainesville Health Care and Social Assistance $34.35 $71,446 $1,786 $1,583 27% 33,463 $93,600 76%
Gainesville Information $55.1 $114,606 $2,865 $1,583 17% 1,712 $93,600 122%
Gainesville Management of Companies and Enterprises $44.7 $92,976 $2,324 $1,583 20% 730 $93,600 99%
Gainesville Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extra $37.2 $77,386 $1,935 $1,583 25% 46 $93,600 83%
Gainesville Professional and Technical Services $42.93 $89,301 $2,233 $1,583 21% 7,041 $93,600 95%
Gainesville Public Administration $33.95 $70,622 $1,766 $1,583 27% 6,984 $93,600 75%
Gainesville Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $28.02 $58,281 $1,457 $1,583 33% 2,424 $93,600 62%
Gainesville Retail Trade $17.41 $36,211 $905 $1,583 52% 13,957 $93,600 39%
Gainesville Transportation and Warehousing $28.06 $58,358 $1,459 $1,583 33% 4,260 $93,600 62%
Gainesville Utilities $59.13 $122,993 $3,075 $1,583 15% 325 $93,600 131%
Gainesville Wholesale Trade $48.7 $101,294 $2,532 $1,583 19% 2,787 $93,600 108%

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 (2025 $) Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) 2025 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 $23.94 $1,245 $1,583 38% 700 53%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Bartenders $14.75 $767 $1,583 62% 710 33%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $19.54 $1,016 $1,583 47% 180 43%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Carpenters $22.93 $1,192 $1,583 40% 440 51%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Cashiers $14.17 $737 $1,583 64% 2,760 31%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Child, Family, and School Social Workers $23.65 $1,230 $1,583 39% 290 53%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Childcare Workers $14.27 $742 $1,583 64% 370 32%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Construction Laborers $19.09 $993 $1,583 48% 980 42%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Cooks, Restaurant $17.35 $902 $1,583 53% 1,530 39%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Correctional Officers and Jailers $23.84 $1,239 $1,583 38% 510 53%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Customer Service Representatives $18.62 $968 $1,583 49% 2,050 41%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Dental Assistants $22.65 $1,178 $1,583 40% 360 50%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Dishwashers $14.24 $740 $1,583 64% 510 32%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Electricians $24.7 $1,284 $1,583 37% 570 55%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $29.06 $1,511 $1,583 31% 1,230 65%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $14.68 $763 $1,583 62% 90 33%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Fast Food and Counter Workers $13.62 $708 $1,583 67% 4,680 30%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Firefighters $23.19 $1,206 $1,583 39% 500 52%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Food Preparation Workers $16.73 $870 $1,583 55% 1,130 37%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $13.83 $719 $1,583 66% 270 31%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $24.8 $1,290 $1,583 37% 540 55%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $23.73 $1,234 $1,583 38% 1,220 53%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Home Health and Personal Care Aides $15.84 $824 $1,583 58% 1,530 35%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $14.69 $764 $1,583 62% 260 33%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $16.16 $840 $1,583 57% 2,420 36%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $17.48 $909 $1,583 52% 940 39%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $14.67 $763 $1,583 62% 180 33%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $29.07 $1,511 $1,583 31% 740 65%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Light Truck Drivers $18.94 $985 $1,583 48% 870 42%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $15.36 $799 $1,583 59% 1,250 34%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Medical Assistants $18.98 $987 $1,583 48% 710 42%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $30.41 $1,581 $1,583 30% 130 68%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $25.91 $1,347 $1,583 35% 410 58%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Nursing Assistants $20.27 $1,054 $1,583 45% 2,870 45%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Office Clerks, General $21.07 $1,096 $1,583 43% 3,300 47%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Painters, Construction and Maintenance $20.64 $1,073 $1,583 44% 260 46%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Paralegals and Legal Assistants $23.7 $1,233 $1,583 39% 370 53%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Paramedics $27.05 $1,407 $1,583 34% 120 60%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Pharmacy Technicians $21.73 $1,130 $1,583 42% 860 48%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $24.97 $1,298 $1,583 37% 380 55%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $27.85 $1,448 $1,583 33% 700 62%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $16.27 $846 $1,583 56% 670 36%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Receptionists and Information Clerks $17.12 $890 $1,583 53% 960 38%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Registered Nurses $41.84 $2,175 $1,583 22% 7,000 93%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Retail Salespersons $14.83 $771 $1,583 62% 4,240 33%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Roofers $21.78 $1,133 $1,583 42% 340 48%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $30.93 $1,608 $1,583 30% 760 69%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $20.54 $1,068 $1,583 44% 1,680 46%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Security Guards $17.17 $893 $1,583 53% 740 38%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $14.92 $776 $1,583 61% 100 33%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Tellers $18.66 $970 $1,583 49% 220 41%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Total all occupations $23.19 $1,206 $1,583 39% 151,400 52%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $18.97 $986 $1,583 48% 180 42%
Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Waiters and Waitresses $14.19 $738 $1,583 64% 2,650 32%

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 and Wage Statistics; 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.


ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Household Survival Budget, 2023
Geography Monthly Costs Single Adult One Adult, One Child One Adult, One in Childcare Two Adults Two Adults, Two Children Two Adults, Two in Childcare Single Adult 65+ Two Adults 65+
Gainesville Housing $1,001 $1,104 $1,104 $1,104 $1,326 $1,326 $1,001 $1,104
Gainesville Child Care $0 $273 $729 $0 $547 $1,771 $0 $0
Gainesville Food $544 $920 $826 $997 $1,673 $1,477 $500 $918
Gainesville Transportation $469 $604 $604 $709 $996 $996 $399 $568
Gainesville Health Care $162 $488 $488 $488 $759 $759 $540 $1,080
Gainesville Technology $86 $86 $86 $116 $116 $116 $86 $116
Gainesville Miscellaneous $226 $348 $384 $341 $542 $644 $253 $379
Gainesville Taxes $332 $734 $812 $432 $1,290 $1,512 $389 $662
Gainesville Monthly Total $2,820 $4,123 $4,599 $4,187 $6,383 $7,735 $3,168 $4,827
Gainesville Annual Total $33,840 $49,476 $55,188 $50,244 $76,596 $92,820 $38,016 $57,924
Gainesville Hourly Wage $16.92 $24.74 $27.59 $25.12 $38.3 $46.41 $19.01 $28.96

Notes: According to United for ALICE, "The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in today's economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes and a 10% miscellaneous category."

Sources: United for ALICE, ALICE in Florida: Household budgets (2023 data year).

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