Housing & Real Estate — Gainesville, Florida
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 65,747 |
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| Occupied | 58,176 |
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| Vacant | 7,571 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 22,388 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 35,788 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $247,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$279,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,214/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,364/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 31.5% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 60.5% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 6,141 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 9,051 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 9,269 |
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| Built before 1960 | 8,446 |
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| Median Year Built | 1982 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
