Gainesville, FL

The Good

• ✓High quality public schools (avg rating 8.1)
• ✓Bikeable city with a 78 bike score
• ✓Low flood risk (X zone)
• ✓Affordability for students and young professionals

Real Talk

• !Median income is only about $29k, so most renters earn only a fraction of the rent cost
• !Student population means a lot of noise and transient residents
• !Property taxes and utility costs can be higher than in similar sized towns
• !Limited public transit can be a drawback for those without a car
• $Parking costs in downtown areas can be high, especially near university events
• $Property taxes tend to be higher in university towns to fund local services
• $Higher cost of groceries and dining out in the city center

Best For

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