The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 32601 sells for about $185,000, or $174 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,158 a month.
ZIP 32601 — Gainesville
The 32601 housing market remains the most affordable in Gainesville, driven by high demand from the student population and proximity to the university. While prices have seen a 10.2% year-over-year increase, the market remains accessible compared to other city ZIP codes. Current conditions reflect a stable environment with limited inventory and consistent rental demand.
This ZIP is ideal for students, university staff, and young professionals seeking proximity to the urban core and university campus.
Median prices moved up 10.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.4% · poverty 48.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 32601, Alachua County FL
Crime rates in the 32601 area are higher than the national average, reflecting its status as a dense, urbanized core near the university.
Schools serving this area are part of the Alachua County Public Schools district, with performance varying significantly by specific school site.
The area is subject to standard Florida climate risks, including potential for heavy rainfall and tropical storm-related wind damage.
Economic momentum is heavily anchored by the University of Florida and associated healthcare and research sectors in the Gainesville metro area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
The ZIP code is centrally located in Gainesville, offering short commute times to the University of Florida and downtown employment hubs.
Residents have access to numerous city parks, the historic downtown district, and proximity to university-affiliated cultural and sports venues.
The rental market is highly active due to the large student population, with consistent demand and pressure on vacancy rates.
The economy is dominated by the University of Florida, UF Health, and local government services.
Served by the Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) with extensive bus coverage throughout the city.
Ongoing urban infill projects and revitalization efforts are focused on the downtown and university-adjacent corridors.
Parcels are subject to Alachua County school district taxes and municipal service assessments.
Property insurance premiums in Florida remain elevated due to regional weather risks and market-wide volatility.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Flip Factory Zone4.65.7 mi
- Escapology Escape Rooms Gainesville54.1 mi
- Huddys Escape4.95.7 mi
- Just Escaped52.7 mi
- Gamers Excape Gainesville - Escape/Rage Rooms & Axe Throwing51.7 mi
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium4.71.3 mi
- Stephen C. O'Connell Center4.71.4 mi
- Gainesville Raceway4.78.6 mi
- Celebration Pointe4.64.2 mi
- Kanapaha Botanical Gardens4.75.2 mi
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park4.75.2 mi
- Depot Park4.80.4 mi
- Celebration Pointe4.64.2 mi
- Florida Museum of Natural History4.82.5 mi
- Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park4.55.8 mi
- Florida Museum of Natural History4.82.5 mi
- Harn Museum of Art4.72.5 mi
- Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention4.60.3 mi
- Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History4.82.5 mi
- Hippodrome Theatre4.80.6 mi
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park4.75.2 mi
- Depot Park4.80.4 mi
- Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park4.55.8 mi
- Kanapaha Botanical Gardens4.75.2 mi
- Sweetwater Wetlands Park4.81.6 mi
- Turkey Creek Golf Course4.39.5 mi
- Ironwood Golf Course3.93.8 mi
- Hawkstone Country Club4.27.4 mi
- Mark Bostick Golf Course4.52.2 mi
- The Oaks Mall4.25 mi
- Publix Super Market At University Village Market4.41 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.45.8 mi
- Celebration Pointe4.64.2 mi
- Publix Super Market at Butler Plaza West4.53.5 mi
- Gainesville Regional Airport4.34.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic district with local restaurants and nightlife.
Major urban park featuring trails and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.