In Alachua, Florida, the median home price is $307,828, compared with the Florida median of $390,983; median household income is $61,949; the population is 285,492; schools rate 6.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 439.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Alachua at a glance
Population
285,492
Median Household Income
$61,949
Typical Home Value
$307,828
School District Rating
6.7
Violent Crime Rate
439.0
Avg Commute Time
21.8
About Alachua
Alachua has a population of 285,492. The median home value is $307,828, 21% below the Florida median. Median household income is $61,949 (17% below the Florida median). The most populated towns are Gainesville, High Springs-Alachua, and Newberry-Archer.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Alachua
6 towns, by population.
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Alachua at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Alachua?
- Alachua has a population of 285,492 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Alachua?
- The median home value in Alachua is $307,828. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Alachua?
- Median household income in Alachua is $61,949 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Alachua in?
- Alachua is in Florida.
- How many towns are in Alachua?
- Alachua contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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