Living in Alachua, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alachua · Census data 2020–2024
Alachua has 10,743 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $83,464 (12% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $299,200, the median rent is $1,284/month.
Alachua at a glance
- Population
- 10,743
- Median age
- 37.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $83,464State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $299,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,284/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Alachua a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Florida median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Alachua
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alachua the median home value is $299,200, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,284 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,567 a month in housing costs.
Alachua median household income
The median household income in Alachua is $83,464 and the income per person is $43,906. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Alachua: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,887
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.36
Alachua demographics
- Population
- 10,743
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 4,551
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alachua ›
Education in Alachua
41.2% of adults 25 and older in Alachua have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alachua
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Alachua vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua | 10,743 | $83,464 | $299,200 | $1,284 |
| High Springs | 6,544 | $94,421 | $320,700 | $1,878 |
| Gainesville | 145,702 | $46,195 | $247,500 | $1,296 |
| Newberry | 7,865 | $89,552 | $288,100 | $2,100 |
| Worthington Springs | 279 | $48,750 | $183,300 | $1,109 |
| Brooker | 223 | $71,875 | $198,200 | $1,025 |
| Spring Ridge | 555 | $65,568 | $333,800 | — |
| Archer | 958 | $41,058 | $184,800 | $913 |
| Fort White | 531 | $53,750 | $220,800 | $943 |
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What is the median household income in Alachua, FL?
The median household income in Alachua is $83,464, 12% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alachua?
The median home value in Alachua is $299,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Alachua?
The median gross rent in Alachua is $1,284 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Alachua, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Florida median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
What is the median age in Alachua?
The median age in Alachua is 37.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Alachua?
The average commute to work in Alachua is 24 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alachua?
The unemployment rate in Alachua is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alachua?
41.2% of adults in Alachua have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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