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Gainesville, Florida · ZIP 32609

Gainesville — ZIP 32609

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Gainesville (32609) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Gainesville. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $225K.

44OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency47%
Avg reading proficiency44%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100
Typical home value$225K
Median rent$1,503/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$225K

Median Rent

$1,503/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,511

Violent Crime

1,182

Property Crime

4,329

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Alachua County, Florida (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
THE ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE PROJECTKG–05176
67%
47%
BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTERKG–05171
67%
67%
GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL08–121,825
58%
56%
HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08824
50%
50%
STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05403
49%
50%
RESILIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL INC06–08107
32%
42%
W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05463
27%
27%
MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05312
22%
17%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

19,694

Median Income

$49K

Homeownership

51%

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 32609 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 32609 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 32609 is approximately $225K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 32609 in Gainesville has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.