Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Gainesville

Affordability in Gainesville, GA

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Gainesville is $1,299 per month and the median household income is $66,974 per year. With 61% of residents renting their homes, access to income-restricted housing can make a real difference for many households in this city.

Safety

According to the Gainesville Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Gainesville had a violent crime rate of 486 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Gainesville

The assisted properties in Gainesville score 79 (Very Walkable) on Walk Score, meaning most errands can be accomplished on foot. The area also carries a Bike Score of 55, indicating some biking infrastructure is available. (Scores reflect the area around assisted properties, according to Walk Score.)

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 37 schools across 4 districts serve Gainesville, including 18 elementary, 7 middle, 10 high schools, and 2 other schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Gainesville, GA

The median household income in Gainesville is $66,974 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median rent across all rental units in the city is $1,299 per month, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce that cost burden. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are tied to a percentage of your household income or local income limits, not the open market rate.

• Median household income: $66,974/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,299/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 61% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted properties tracked by Lease Lantern: 11 buildings, 898 total units

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 11 HUD-assisted properties in Gainesville have been mapped for flood risk. None of them fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a positive sign for renters concerned about flood exposure.