The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 32611 sells for about $327,250, or $202 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 50 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,700 a month.
ZIP 32611 — Gainesville
ZIP 32611 is a non-residential ZIP code encompassing the University of Florida campus, meaning traditional residential housing metrics are not applicable. Market data for the surrounding Gainesville area indicates a seller-leaning market with a median price of $327,250 and 3.9 months of supply. The local economy remains highly stable due to the concentration of university and medical employment.
This ZIP is primarily for university students, faculty, and staff who require proximity to the University of Florida campus and its associated medical facilities.
Median prices moved down 4.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 3.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
44% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.8% of asking — demand is holding steady.
unemployment 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
Not determinable for this specific ZIP code; Gainesville as a whole experiences crime rates typical of a mid-sized university city with localized variations.
The ZIP code is primarily occupied by the University of Florida campus, with educational services largely focused on higher education and research institutions.
The area is subject to standard Florida climate risks, including potential for heavy rainfall and wind events; insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure.
The economy is heavily anchored by the University of Florida and UF Health Shands, which together employ over 50,000 people and provide significant economic stability.
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 is centrally located within Gainesville, providing immediate access to the University of Florida campus and major medical corridors.
The area features extensive university-affiliated green spaces, athletic facilities, and proximity to downtown Gainesville's dining and cultural districts.
The rental market is characterized by high demand from the student population, with consistent pressure on vacancy rates and a significant presence of institutional and private investors.
The economy is dominated by the University of Florida and UF Health Shands, creating a unique, education-and-healthcare-focused labor market that is largely insulated from broader regional volatility.
The area is served by the Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS), which provides extensive bus coverage throughout the campus and city.
Development is largely driven by university expansion projects and infrastructure improvements related to the campus and medical district.
The Alachua County Property Appraiser manages assessments, focusing on market-value appraisals for all residential and commercial parcels.
Parcels in this area are subject to Alachua County school district taxes and various municipal utility and service assessments.
Property insurance in the region is subject to Florida's statewide market conditions, with premiums reflecting regional wind and storm risk profiles.
Not determinable for this specific ZIP code.
Florida is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Florida law requires sellers to disclose known material defects that affect the value of the property and are not readily observable.
ZIP 32611 is designated as a non-residential university-only ZIP code by the USPS.
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- Florida Museum of Natural History4.81.8 mi
- Harn Museum of Art4.71.9 mi
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- Depot Park4.83.6 mi
- Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park4.56.7 mi
- Kanapaha Botanical Gardens4.72.5 mi
- Sweetwater Wetlands Park4.82.4 mi
- Turkey Creek Golf Course4.310.6 mi
- Ironwood Golf Course3.97 mi
- Hawkstone Country Club4.24.8 mi
- Mark Bostick Golf Course4.52.8 mi
- The Oaks Mall4.24.1 mi
- Publix Super Market At University Village Market4.43.5 mi
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- Publix Super Market at Butler Plaza West4.51.2 mi
- Gainesville Regional Airport4.37.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The primary anchor institution and largest employer in the region.
Major collegiate football stadium serving as a regional landmark.
A major teaching hospital and significant regional employer.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.