Buying Property in Gainesville as a Foreigner
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Gainesville aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Gainesville, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yulee Residential AreaHood | — | — | 66 | — | 61 |
| Wimberly EstatesHood | $319,905 | 7.0% | 54 | 34 | 61 |
| Weschester - Burberry PondsHood | $314,907 | 7.1% | 60 | 25 | 61 |
| WeschesterHood | $314,907 | 7.1% | 60 | 25 | 61 |
| University Village SouthHood | $384,886 | 6.6% | 88 | 13 | 61 |
| Suburban HeightsHood | $319,905 | 7.0% | 76 | 34 | 61 |
| Shadow Lawn EstatesHood | $319,905 | 7.0% | 78 | 34 | 61 |
| RobinswoodHood | $354,385 | 5.5% | 58 | 46 | 61 |
| NorthwoodHood | $314,907 | 7.1% | 63 | 25 | 61 |
| Lincoln EstatesHood | $337,400 | 5.3% | 59 | 20 | 61 |
| Hume Residential AreaHood | — | — | 88 | — | 61 |
| GolfviewHood | $300,361 | 6.3% | 78 | 32 | 61 |
| Fraternity RowHood | $384,886 | 6.6% | 88 | 13 | 61 |
| DuckpondHood | $337,400 | 5.3% | 61 | 20 | 61 |
| DaysvilleHood | $354,385 | 5.5% | 63 | 46 | 61 |
| Beville HeightsHood | $300,361 | 6.3% | 90 | 32 | 61 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.9 | 2.7 | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 18.0 | 2.9 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 19.0 | 2.9 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 18.6 |
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| 3.4 |
| -13.5% |
| 2020 | 21.5 | 3.8 | -13.7% |
| 2019 | 25.2 | 3.8 | — |
