Gainesville, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Gainesville, Virginia is 18,036 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 73rd-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $168,978, the median home value is $660,800, and the median age is 37.5.
18,036
Population
1783
People / sq mi
$168,978
Median Income
$660,800
Median Home Value
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Gainesville covers 10.1 sq mi of land at 1783 people per square mile.
About Gainesville, VA
Among US cities, Gainesville stands out first on household income: a median of $168,978, above the US median of $78,538. With 18,036 residents, Gainesville is a city in Virginia.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $168,978, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.1%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $660,800, with typical rent around $2,444.
About 56.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is widespread — 23.9% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Gainesville firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.9% |
| Black or African American | 17.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$168,978
Median Household Income
$60,321
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$660,800
Median Home Value
$2,444
Median Rent
83.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.1%
High School+
56.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
65.1%
Public Transit
23.9%
Work From Home
35.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
39.5%
Foreign Born
75.5%
Non-English at Home
12.5%
Veterans
6.1%
With Disability
96.4%
Health Insurance
99.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 22.0% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.7% |
| Public Administration | 11.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.8% |
| Information | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.6% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Retail Trade | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gainesville, Virginia has a population of 18,036 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 73rd-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Gainesville, Virginia is $168,978, with 3.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Gainesville, Virginia is $660,800, with median monthly rent at $2,444 and a homeownership rate of 83.7%.
The median age in Gainesville, Virginia is 37.5 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
Gainesville Cdp, VA Climate
Gainesville Cdp, VA has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F) and receives about 1003 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.9°C
Avg Temp
1003
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / 33° | 72 mm |
| February | 2° / 36° | 67 mm |
| March | 7° / 44° | 82 mm |
| April | 12° / 54° | 79 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 100 mm |
| June | 22° / 72° | 91 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 88 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 92 mm |
| September | 20° / 68° | 89 mm |
| October | 14° / 56° | 82 mm |
| November | 8° / 47° | 85 mm |
| December | 3° / 38° | 76 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Gainesville Cdp, VA
The most comfortable months to visit Gainesville Cdp, VA are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.