Living in Gainesville, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gainesville · Census data 2020–2024
Gainesville has 17,883 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $58,809 (25% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $177,000, the median rent is $1,038/month.
Gainesville at a glance
- Population
- 17,883
- Median age
- 36.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $58,809State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $177,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,038/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Gainesville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gainesville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gainesville the median home value is $177,000, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,387 a month in housing costs.
Gainesville median household income
The median household income in Gainesville is $58,809 and the income per person is $31,046. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Gainesville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,485
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.49
Gainesville demographics
- Population
- 17,883
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 6,994
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gainesville ›
Education in Gainesville
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Gainesville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gainesville
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
Gainesville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 17,883 | $58,809 | $177,000 | $1,038 |
| Lindsay | 1,142 | $115,417 | $352,300 | $1,212 |
| Oak Ridge | 353 | $50,104 | — | $1,519 |
| Callisburg | 459 | $46,023 | $181,300 | $1,592 |
| Lake Kiowa | 2,476 | $125,956 | $526,900 | $1,815 |
| Myra | 263 | $85,052 | — | — |
| Thackerville | 461 | $58,500 | $151,500 | $846 |
| Valley View | 702 | $67,303 | $250,500 | $1,125 |
| Road Runner | 1,021 | $43,224 | — | $793 |
More for people moving to Gainesville
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What is the median household income in Gainesville, TX?
The median household income in Gainesville is $58,809, 25% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gainesville?
The median home value in Gainesville is $177,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Gainesville?
The median gross rent in Gainesville is $1,038 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Gainesville, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Gainesville?
The median age in Gainesville is 36.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Gainesville?
The average commute to work in Gainesville is 22 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gainesville?
The unemployment rate in Gainesville is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gainesville?
19.4% of adults in Gainesville 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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