Alachua County

FL · Pop. 78,615 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Alachua County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 78,615.

$/Acre: $8,650

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 314 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 120.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.63%

Combined Sales Tax6.63%

Cost of Living Index97.4

Median Household Income$80,451

Poverty Rate15.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,650

Median Home Price$582K

Acres for Sale3821

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season314 days

Annual Rainfall63.8 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low54°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,061 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)116 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K495

Property Crime /100K584

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak