Census ACS · #157 MSA
Gainesville Metro Area
The Gainesville, Fl Metropolitan Statistical Area has 344,521 residents. The median household income is $58,946 and the median home value is $245,800.
344,521
Population
147
People / sq mi
$58,946
Median Income
$245,800
Median Home Value
The Gainesville CBSA covers 2,344 sq mi of land at 147.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.6% |
| Black or African American | 17.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$58,946
Median Household Income
$36,810
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Gainesville metro's price level is 96.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $58,946 has the buying power of $60,937 in average-priced US metros.
96.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$60,937
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$58,946
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$245,800
Median Home Value
$1,219
Median Rent
58.9%
Homeownership
Education
92.7%
High School+
40.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.5%
Drive Alone
11.2%
Work From Home
23.0 min
Avg Commute
34.9%
Foreign Born
Gainesville spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gainesville, Fl Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 344,521 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #157 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Gainesville metro area is $58,946, with a per capita income of $36,810.
The Gainesville, Fl CBSA spans the state of Florida.
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Data for the Gainesville, Fl CBSA (23540) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Gainesville: 58.9% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 344,521 residents, Gainesville is a metro area in FL.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $58,946, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.5%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $245,800, with typical rent around $1,219.
Gainesville is among the best-educated US metro areas: 40.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.