Gainesville is a small town of 216 in New York, with a median household income of $79,028
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gainesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gainesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gainesville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.9
Gainesville's overall cost of living index is 91.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gainesville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gainesville, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$107,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$642
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$79,028
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gainesville's violent crime rate is 27.6 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
27.6 /100k
Property Crime
250.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gainesville is served primarily by LETCHWORTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gainesville, NY
National Avg
School District
LETCHWORTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gainesville sees average highs of 27.7°F in January
and 76.0°F in July,
with 37.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 70.1 inches of snow per year.
Gainesville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gainesville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $107,100 and median rent is $642/month.
Gainesville's violent crime rate is 27.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 250.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gainesville are operated by LETCHWORTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gainesville, NY has a population of 216, a median household income of $79,028, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Gainesville averages 27.7°F in January and 76.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.2 inches
with about 70.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Gainesville, New York is 216 with a median age of 50.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gainesville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $107,100, median household income $79,028, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gainesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
