Gainesville VA Homes For Sale
The median home value in Gainesville, VA is $616,200. This is higher than the county median home value of $495,000. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Gainesville, VA is $616,200. Approximately 83.77% of Gainesville homes are owned, compared to 13.83% rented, while 2.40% are vacant. Gainesville real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Gainesville real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Learn More About Gainesville Real EstateStatistics & facts
17,081
Population
$616K
Medium Home Value
5,167
# of Households
2.40%
Housing Vacancy
46.43%
Future Job Growth
2.30%
Unemployment Rate
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Population
Gainesville has a population of approximately 17,081 and experiences a population change rate of 289.80%. The population density is 1,689 / sq mi.
Household
The median household income for Gainesville is $150,487, with 5,167 households and an average household size of 3.31.
Cost of Living
The cost of living index in Gainesville is 158.2%.
Home Value
The median value of a home in Gainesville is $616,200 with an appreciation rate of 8.1%. 83.8% of housing in the city is owned while 13.8% is rented.
Employment
The unemployment rate in Gainesville is 2.30%, and recent job growth is at 3.32%. Future job growth is projected at 46.43%.
Taxes
The sales tax rate in Gainesville is 6.00%, while the income tax rate is 5.75%.
Education
School expenditures in Gainesville are $14,340, and the school ratio is 16:1.
Weather
The average high temperature in July is 87.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 23.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 42.8 inches per year, with 21.4 inches of snow per year.
Education near Gainesville VA
| Metric | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 96.32 | 89.63 |
| College Degree - 2 year | 8.56 | 7.96 |
| College Degree - 4 year | 54.94 | 42.75 |
| Graduate Degree | 19.98 | 14.33 |
| Expenditures per Student | $14,340 | $14,340 |
| Students per Teacher | 16.00 | 16.00 |
Elementary Schools near Gainesville VA
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristow Run Elementary School | PK - 05 | 719 | 18.8 | 20136 |
| Buckland Mills Elementary School | PK - 05 | 709 | 18.7 | 20155 |
| C.A. Sinclair Elementary | PK - 05 | 907 | 16.2 | 20109 |
| Cardinal Ridge Elementary | PK - 05 | 876 | 19.8 | 20120 |
| Cedar Point Elementary School | PK - 05 | 674 | 17.6 | 20136 |
| Cub Run Elementary School | PK - 06 | 593 | 14.3 | 20120 |
| Deer Park Elementary School | PK - 06 | 683 | 13.6 | 20120 |
| George G. Tyler Elementary | PK - 05 | 559 | 19.1 | 20155 |
| George P. Mullen Elementary | PK - 05 | 766 | 15.3 | 20109 |
| Glenkirk Elementary School | PK - 05 | 949 | 18.9 | 20155 |
| Haymarket Elementary | PK - 05 | 631 | 18.9 | 20169 |
| J.W. Alvey Elementary | PK - 05 | 711 | 19.1 | 20169 |
| London Towne Elementary School | PK - 06 | 900 | 13.9 | 20120 |
| Mountain View Elementary School | PK - 05 | 622 | 19.5 | 20169 |
| Piney Branch Elementary | PK - 05 | 740 | 20 | 20136 |
| Powell Elementary School | PK - 06 | 959 | 17.1 | 20120 |
| Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School | PK - 05 | 781 | 21.4 | 20169 |
| Sudley Elementary School | PK - 05 | 829 | 15.5 | 20109 |
| Suella G. Ellis Elementary | PK - 05 | 611 | 14.8 | 20109 |
| Victory Elementary School | PK - 05 | 972 | 20 | 20136 |
| Virginia Run Elementary School | PK - 06 | 730 | 14.5 | 20120 |
| West Gate Elementary School | PK - 05 | 699 | 16.9 | 20109 |
Middle Schools near Gainesville VA
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Run Middle School | 06 - 08 | 1206 | 17.9 | 20155 |
| E.H. Marsteller Middle | 06 - 08 | 1301 | 17.3 | 20136 |
| Gainesville Middle School | 06 - 08 | 1302 | 17.3 | 20155 |
| Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle | 06 - 08 | 1258 | 17.6 | 20169 |
| Stone Middle School | 07 - 08 | 848 | 12.8 | 20120 |
| Stonewall Middle School | 06 - 08 | 1194 | 16.1 | 20109 |
High Schools near Gainesville VA
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield High School | 09 - 12 | 2528 | 17.5 | 20169 |
| Stonewall Jackson High School | 09 - 12 | 2562 | 18.1 | 20109 |
Ungraded Schools near Gainesville VA
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Yung Elementary | UG - UG | 0 | null | 20136 |
| New Directions Alternative Ed Center | UG - UG | 0 | null | 20109 |
