Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Wegmans Cafe
Coffee Shop
Haymarket Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cupcake Heaven and Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Covert Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Red Caboose
Attraction
Haymarket Museum
Museum
Regal Stadium 14
Cinema
Cope Course
Attraction
Space Port
Attraction
Silo Pavilion
Attraction
The Ship
Attraction
Archery Range
Attraction
The Fort
Attraction
The Big Dig
Attraction
BB Rifle Range
Attraction
Pavilion
Attraction
Jiffy Lube Live
Theatre Arts
Wachovia Handicraft Pavilion
Attraction
Akela Village
Attraction
Nature Pavilion
Attraction
Fred And Anita Scott Amphitheater
Attraction
Fred And Anita Scott Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
The Cold War Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (35) D-
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
A La Mode Pies & Ice Cream
Sweets
Sapphire Lounge
Bar
Roy Rogers
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Eugenes Sausage Deli
Deli
Cookies & Cream
Sweets
Papa John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
MVP Bar & Grill
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
MilkBerry Yogurt
Sweets
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Transform Power Yoga
Gym
Piedmont South Community Center
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Sport & Health
Gym
OneLife Fitness
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Burn Boot Camp Gainesville
Gym
CrossFit Durable
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Parks (27) A+
Piedmont South Playground
Playground
Hidden Gazebo Park
Park
Waverly Park
Park
Vint Hill Park
Park
Vint Hill Park
Park
Minnieland Academy
Playground
Silver Lake Regional Park
Park
Finley's Park
Park
Shops (56) A-
Old Navy
Clothing
AT&T
Electronics
Famous American Barborshop
Hairdresser
Gainesville Marketplace
Convenience Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Escape Nail & Day Spa
Beauty
Pet Valu
Pets
Ross
Department Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
The Famous Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Gainesville Market
Convenience Store
Eden Nails
Beauty
Gainesville Threading
Beauty
Salon CK
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Madison Corner Shoppe
Discount Store
Haymarket Bicycles
Bicycle
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Angelic Nails
Beauty
Haymarket Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Details
Fashion
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Gainesville.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Linton Hall Rd at Worthington Dr
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.7% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Gainesville is 152/100 - which is 39% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

Gainesville crime rates are 803 per 100k, which is 58% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
706 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
97 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Gainesville is $143,490 - which is 117% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$143,490 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A-
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health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Patient First
Clinic
Pacific Dental Services
Dentist
Lake Manassas Health Rehabilitation Center
Clinic
Gainesville Dental Care
Dentist
Teem Orthodontics
Dentist
Greenhill Family Dental Practice
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Smilez Pediatric Dental Group
Dentist
NOVANT Internal Medicine
Doctor
Haymarket Police Station
Police
Haymarket Dental Complete Care
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Awesome Smiles
Dentist
Gainesville Dental Associates
Dentist
Dr. Steve Pleickhardt
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Haymarket Medical Center
Hospital
Little Bull Run Dental
Dentist
Dunegan Orthodontics
Dentist
Inova Primary Care - Gainseville
Doctor
Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue - Station 24
Fire Station
LifeTime Smiles
Dentist
Giant Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Gainesville home prices are $512,800 - which is 106% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$512,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools A+

The Gainesville graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
86% A+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (7) F
Buckland Mills Elementary
Haymarket Elementary School
St Michaels Academy
Haymarket Baptist Church Preschool & Kindergarten
George G. Tyler Elementary
Winwood Childrens Center
Montessori Of Gainesville - Casa Dei Bambini
Glenkirk Elementary
Gainesville Middle
Piney Branch Elementary
Bull Run Middle
Mountain View Elementary
J.W. Alvey Elementary
Bristow Run Elementary
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary
Providence Christian Academy
Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle
High Schools (0) F
Providence Christian Academy
Battlefield High
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ratings A+

Gainesville has an overall rating of 88% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Gainesville has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Gainesville crime rates are 58% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Gainesville is 39% higher than the Virginia average

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Good place to live - quickly developing 4.5 rating By Jon707 ( Mar 18, 2014) Gainesville is conveniently near 66, about 30 minutes from DC if no traffic. It has more space than DC, since its on the outlier of the suburbs. Lots of traffic comes up from Culpeper and locations in between.

Because some of the peripheral areas are still in development, its a ...Read More nice place to get a larger beautiful space for a scenic lawn. Here is an example of a home in a be http://steadfastinc.com/patios-gainesville-va The closest mall is in Manassas, but Gainesville a very nice huge outdoor shopping village, which also includes Target and other big box stores.

Its right above Fauquier County, which is fiercely against development, so for a long time to come, you will have access to country roads and DC scenery. Best of both. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Gainesville? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Piedmont South Playground
      Hidden Gazebo Park
      Waverly Park
      Vint Hill Park
      Vint Hill Park
      Minnieland Academy
      Silver Lake Regional Park
      Finley's Park

      Entertainment

      Red Caboose
      Haymarket Museum
      Regal Stadium 14
      Cope Course
      Space Port
      Silo Pavilion
      The Ship
      Archery Range

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      A La Mode Pies & Ice Cream
      Sapphire Lounge
      Roy Rogers

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Gainesville? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Gainesville.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Gainesville? The cost of living in Gainesville is 152/100 - which is 39% higher than Virginia.
      Gainesville
      152

      52% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Gainesville? Gainesville crime rates are 803, which are 58% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      803 per 100k people

      65% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 125

      65% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Gainesville? The median income in Gainesville is $143,490 which is 117% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $143,490159% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $47,03358% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Gainesville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      NOVANT Internal Medicine

      A+ Housing

      What are Gainesville home prices? Gainesville home prices are $512,800 - which is 106% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $512,800178% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,962107% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      84%

      33% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Gainesville have good schools? The Gainesville graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      86%

      80% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Gainesville a good place to live? Gainesville has an overall rating of 88% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      9 total surveys

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