Welcome to Gainesville, Florida- A Great Place to Live!Gainesville is located in Alachua County in North Central Florida and accessible from I-75, U.S. 301 and U.S. 441. Alachua County is 969 square miles of beauty and has an estimated year round population of over 250 thousand, including approximately 50,000 University of Florida students. Santa Fe College is also located here and has a solid, quality reputation offering more than 70 career degrees and certificates. Gainesville truly has natural beauty and is proud to be known as “City of Trees” with oak trees, elms and other trees dotting the landscape. Also, many scenic lakes, wetlands and hiking trails can be found here. Quality of life is high in Gainesville which offers big city benefits with a small town feel.
Gainesville is a center of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. The weather in Gainesville is also fantastic with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing in the mild winters and offering more days of sunshine annually than the national average. Also, we do have a fall and change of leaves! Alachua County gained more new residents in the past year than any other county in Florida. Gainesville, being the largest city in Alachua County, offers one of the most desirable locations for work or play. Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime! | More Local Area InformationWith its beautiful landscape and enviable blend of big-city amenities and small town flavor, Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities i... Read moreFrom culture to recreation to pure natural beauty, Gainesville, Florida, is extraordinarily rich in all of the areas that equal quality of life... Read moreUnder an umbrella of century-old oak trees and enveloped with the vibrant green foliage of the tropics, the quiet but flourishing town of Alachua... Read moreWithin the last 15 years, the population of this relaxed, friendly town has tripled to 6,500 people who’ve been attracted by Alachua’s stron... Read moreThis jewel of a town captures the attention of Hollywood producers, who choose to set their films against Micanopy’s picturesque backdrop o... Read moreArcher enjoys a rich history, and is one of the oldest towns in Florida, settled in 1885. Historically known for its cotton and orange crops, Arche... Read moreNewberry earned its place on the map for being the watermelon capital of North Florida, where residents celebrate their agricultural bounty at th... Read moreNewberry, Florida, is a town with many dimensions. A rich history and relaxed pastoral atmosphere gives this North Central Florida burg a palpabl... Read moreThis lovely oak-shaded village of just 400 residents welcomes thousands of visitors every year to its 1890s Fall Festival. McIntosh boasts more tha... Read moreHigh Springs offers the charm of a small southern town and the excitement of an outdoor adventureland. Known for its history and recreation, Hig... Read moreHigh Springs, Florida, is a quaint, picturesque little town set amidst a scenic wonderland, a landscape bursting with sparkling prehistoric springs... Read moreMelrose is a small, unincorporated community adjacent to Lake Santa Fe, which provides excellent fishing, swimming, water skiing and othe... Read moreLocated in the bend of the St. Johns River, Palatka has been a vital part of Florida’s history since the early 1800’s. The name originates from th... Read moreOrange Park is located to the south of Jacksonville on the west side of the St. Johns Rivers. Fleming Island, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs... Read moreClay County is one of the fastest-growing regions of the country, thanks in part to its natural assets, and dynamic economy. The county is a divers... Read moreKeystone Heights is a rapidly growing community due to its close proximity to Jacksonville and Gainesville. It is also home to the Keystone Airpar... Read moreIt has been around for nearly 150 years, but there is no time like the present for the burgeoning town of Lake Butler. Serving as the county seat o... Read moreWe Welcome You To Ocala…. You will find that Ocala / Marion County is a wonderful place and Florida is a wonderful state that is so attractive t... Read moreWant to get away from the hustle and bustle of life, but still enjoy the amenities of a cultural city life? You can have this -- and more -- i... Read moreEven Floridians who don't live in Marion County concede that the Ocala area is stunning. Its landscape features thoroughbred horses grazing on gentl... Read more |
