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Gainesville
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Gainesville, Virginia, is a thriving Washington D.C. suburb known for its family-oriented neighborhoods, excellent access to shopping and recreation, and a mix of modern developments and scenic green spaces. Though mainly residential, the city's amenities and peaceful setting make it a sought-after area for both families and retirees.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
17,394
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.80°, -77.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,620
Local Cost
$2,460
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
12.7°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
0.8°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-19.6°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1117 mm
Internet Speed
1323 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MNZ
Distance
12 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 1 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 76/100.
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