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Alachua County
  • County in Florida
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Alachua County

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A minus
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade B
    7. Weather
      grade A minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade A

    Alachua County is located in Florida with a population of 276,171. Alachua County is one of the best places to live in Florida. In Alachua County, most residents own their homes. In Alachua County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Alachua County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Alachua County are highly rated.

    About

    Population
    276,171

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $210,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,082
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Alachua County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      434.6
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      2.7
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      114.2
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      124.3
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      377.5
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,802.6
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      253.3
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      20%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      national  11%

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