Population 5,791 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University Park-Gainsville
Household size in University Park-Gainsville
| Period | University Park-Gainsville | Gainesville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.12 | 2.30 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.98 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.96 | 2.48 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.71 | 2.26 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in University Park-Gainsville are small: just 1.71 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.12, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in University Park-Gainsville
| Period | University Park-Gainsville | Gainesville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2 | 32.3 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 23.3 | 33.0 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.0 | 33.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 21.9 | 34.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +1.8 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 21.9, University Park-Gainsville is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 23.2, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in University Park-Gainsville
| Period | University Park-Gainsville | Gainesville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 11.9% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 9.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 8.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 9.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.1% of households in University Park-Gainsville, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in University Park-Gainsville
Renters in University Park-Gainsville
| Period | University Park-Gainsville | Gainesville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 52.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 80.4% | 53.5% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 81.2% | 52.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 85.9% | 53.7% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in University Park-Gainsville rent: 85.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 70.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in University Park-Gainsville
| Period | University Park-Gainsville | Gainesville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 12.7% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 16.9% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 17.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −2.9 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.8% of the housing in University Park-Gainsville, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in University Park-Gainsville
| Period | University Park-Gainsville | Gainesville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1983 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1986 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in University Park-Gainsville are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Gainesville overall, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in University Park-Gainsville
| Period | University Park-Gainsville | Gainesville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $910 | $953 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $835 | $971 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $927 | $1,117 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,270 | $1,434 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$360 | +$481 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in University Park-Gainsville pays $1,270 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $360 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 49.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in University Park-Gainsville
Bachelor's degrees in University Park-Gainsville
| Period | University Park-Gainsville | Gainesville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.5% | 47.3% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.3% | 45.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.8% | 48.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.9% | 53.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +6.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
University Park-Gainsville is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (69.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in University Park-Gainsville
| Period | University Park-Gainsville | Gainesville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.6% | 91.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 92.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 93.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 94.8% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in University Park-Gainsville: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in University Park-Gainsville
| Period | University Park-Gainsville | Gainesville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 7.1% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in University Park-Gainsville: 6.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 6.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
University Park-Gainsville compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Park-Gainsville | 1.71 | 21.9 | 2.1% | 85.9% | 13.8% | 1982 | $1,270 | 69.9% | 98.2% | 6.5% |
| Duval-Eagle Eyes Crime Watch | 2.43 | 40.0 | 17.7% | 47.6% | 10.5% | 1978 | $920 | 22.3% | 85.1% | 10.0% |
| Argyle Forest | 2.29 | 35.9 | 9.3% | 49.3% | 3.0% | 1987 | $1,598 | 23.7% | 91.5% | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 2.42 | 52.5 | 4.2% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 1990 | $2,067 | 54.0% | 98.3% | 3.8% |
| Julington Creek | 2.58 | 49.0 | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.3% | 1987 | $2,106 | 51.1% | 95.2% | 1.0% |
| Loretto | 2.52 | 38.2 | 12.6% | 48.6% | 4.3% | 1987 | $1,558 | 28.4% | 92.2% | 2.9% |
| Southwood | 1.98 | 53.8 | 7.1% | 51.2% | 9.5% | 1984 | $1,702 | 25.2% | 89.8% | 5.8% |
| Arrowhead | 2.38 | 38.5 | 11.5% | 33.7% | 7.1% | 1983 | $1,651 | 31.1% | 89.5% | 0.2% |
| Del Rio | 2.35 | 37.8 | 8.7% | 28.8% | 3.5% | 2005 | $1,946 | 40.1% | 98.0% | 2.0% |
| Mandarin Station-Losco | 2.52 | 38.4 | 13.7% | 32.8% | 3.8% | 1990 | $1,718 | 32.8% | 94.2% | 2.2% |
| Sunbeam | 2.51 | 38.3 | 12.8% | 40.1% | 7.4% | 1997 | $1,902 | 36.2% | 95.7% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up University Park-Gainsville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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