The median home value in Gainesville, TX is $197,500. This is lower than the county median home value of $299,800. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Gainesville, TX is $197,500. Approximately 46.22% of Gainesville homes are owned, compared to 46.58% rented, while 7.21% 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!
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Gainesville has a population of approximately 17,146 and experiences a population change rate of 10.35%. The population density is 888.3 / sq mi.
The median household income for Gainesville is $47,164, with 6,710 households and an average household size of 2.5.
The cost of living index in Gainesville is 81.9%.
The median value of a home in Gainesville is $197,500 with an appreciation rate of 21.8%. 46.2% of housing in the city is owned while 46.6% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Gainesville is 2.90%, and recent job growth is at 3.20%. Future job growth is projected at 49.27%.
The sales tax rate in Gainesville is 8.25%, while the income tax rate is 0.00%.
School expenditures in Gainesville are $12,437, and the school ratio is 14:1.
The average high temperature in July is 94.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 30.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 40.1 inches per year, with 3.2 inches of snow per year.
Metric | City | County |
---|---|---|
High School Graduates | 79.93 | 87.89 |
College Degree - 2 year | 6.55 | 8.55 |
College Degree - 4 year | 16.56 | 22.05 |
Graduate Degree | 3.62 | 4.76 |
Expenditures per Student | $12,437 | $12,437 |
Students per Teacher | 14.00 | 14.00 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|---|
Callisburg Elementary School | PK - 05 | 528 | 16.2 | 76240 |
Edison Elementary School | PK - 01 | 615 | 16.9 | 76240 |
Hayes Primary School | PK - 02 | 429 | 17.6 | 76273 |
Lindsay Elementary School | PK - 06 | 273 | 14.3 | 76250 |
Muenster Elementary School | PK - 06 | 299 | 15.1 | 76252 |
Sivells Bend Elementary | PK - 08 | 62 | 8.4 | 76240 |
Valley View Elementary School | PK - 04 | 319 | 14.1 | 76272 |
W E Chalmers Elementary School | 02 - 04 | 684 | 16.1 | 76240 |
Walnut Bend Elementary School | PK - 08 | 88 | 13.7 | 76240 |
Whitesboro Intermediate School | 03 - 05 | 354 | 17.5 | 76273 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|---|
Callisburg Middle | 06 - 08 | 266 | 13.3 | 76240 |
Gainesville J H | 07 - 08 | 391 | 13 | 76240 |
Robert E Lee Intermediate School | 05 - 06 | 449 | 14.7 | 76240 |
Valley View Middle School | 05 - 08 | 237 | 15.9 | 76272 |
Whitesboro Middle School | 06 - 08 | 370 | 13.6 | 76273 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|---|
Callisburg High School | 09 - 12 | 350 | 11.7 | 76240 |
Gainesville High School | 09 - 12 | 719 | 12.9 | 76240 |
Lindsay High School | 07 - 12 | 236 | 11.4 | 76250 |
Lone Star H S North | 08 - 12 | 246 | null | 76240 |
Muenster High School | 07 - 12 | 202 | 10.8 | 76252 |
Valley View High School | 09 - 12 | 188 | 9.7 | 76272 |
Whitesboro High School | 09 - 12 | 420 | 11.4 | 76273 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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* DAEP | 08 - 12 | 2 | null | 76240 |