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Gainesville, FL
Downtown Gainesville
Urban core with restaurants, bars, and cultural venues within walking distance.
Nabelly Score
6.9
Walk Score
78
Schools
7.2/10
Value
7.2/10
About Downtown Gainesville
The compact core of Gainesville centers on a grid of walkable blocks with restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and small independent retail. It's the most rentable, least car-dependent part of the city — popular with young professionals, downsizers, and remote workers who want to leave the house without starting a car.
Housing snapshot
- Median home price
- $299,250
- Median rent
- $1,610/mo
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