Here's what it costs to live in Gainesville, Georgia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,299 per month, while the typical home is valued around $382,200. Households earn a median of $66,974 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$66,974
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,299
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$382,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,177
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,381
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,514
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,834
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
45,032
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,214
Per month
Avg Home Value
$297,800
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
28.8
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
80.8%
What is the cost of living index for Gainesville?
The cost of living index for Gainesville is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Gainesville?
The median gross rent in Gainesville is $1,299 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Gainesville?
The median household income in Gainesville is $66,974 per year.
What is the median home value in Gainesville?
The median home value in Gainesville is $382,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Gainesville?
Air quality data for Gainesville is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Gainesville?
Tax data for Georgia is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
