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Alachua
City in Florida, United States
Overview
Alachua is a small, welcoming city in North Central Florida renowned for its friendly atmosphere, historic downtown, and proximity to outdoor adventures. The city offers a blend of small-town charm, modern amenities, and easy accessibility to Gainesville.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
10,574
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
29.75°, -82.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,375
Local Cost
$1,510
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
20.4°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
12.8°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-7.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1311 mm
Internet Speed
207 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GNV
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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