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Alachua County
City in Florida, United States
Overview
Alachua County, anchored by the lively city of Gainesville, is a dynamic blend of college energy, historic charm, and lush natural beauty. It's home to the University of Florida, celebrated parks, and a thriving arts scene, appealing to students, families, and nature lovers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
278,468
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
29.67°, -82.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
74
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
67
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,735
Local Cost
$1,770
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
86
English
100
Temperature
20.9°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
13.6°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
-6.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1316 mm
Internet Speed
275 Mbps
Upload
108 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GNV
Distance
9 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 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 82/100.
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