Gainesville, Texas · ZIP 76240

Gainesville — ZIP 76240

Gainesville (76240) scores 72/100 — Good for Texas. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $279K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100

Avg math proficiency36%

Avg reading proficiency46%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100

Typical home value$279K

Median rent$1,691/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

$279K

Median Rent

$1,691/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

413

Violent Crime

Property Crime

335

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cooke County, Texas (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
CALLISBURG H S	09–12	327	52%	62%
CALLISBURG MIDDLE	06–08	287	51%	57%
GAINESVILLE H S	09–12	876	45%	30%
CALLISBURG EL	PK–05	531	44%	44%
GAINESVILLE J H	07–08	422	32%	49%
GAINESVILLE INT	05–06	480	28%	31%
W E CHALMERS EL	02–04	703	25%	34%
WALNUT BEND EL	PK–08	73	25%	55%
SIVELLS BEND EL	PK–08	62	25%	55%
EDISON EL	PK–01	630	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,271

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

40 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 76240 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 76240 has a school score of 62/100. 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 76240 is approximately $279K. 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 76240 in Gainesville has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. 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.