Senior Living Apartments in Gainesville, FL

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Gainesville, FL

No matter your interests, Gainesville offers a fun-filled retirement. Within city limits, residents have access to all the conveniences and attractions of a modern, metropolitan area along with its historic downtown area. Unique shopping and dining are widely available, and anyone looking to get out into nature has city and state parks within a short driving distance.

In Gainesville, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Gainesville, FL

The median monthly cost of a senior apartment is around $800 in the state of Florida. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Gainesville, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Gainesville, FL

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Gainesville are rated 30 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average, indicating that Gainesville is an affordable retirement destination.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
70	59	63	67	75	72

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$49,240 per year	$44,813 per year	$36,766 per year	$22,532 per year	$39,458 per year	$2,310 per year	$717 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Gainesville include:

UF Health Shands Florida

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 1,000+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

North Florida Regional Medical Center

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 410+
• Specialties: emergency department, spine surgery, physical therapy

Weather and Climate

Gainesville’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which means frequent temperature fluctuation, mild winters, and hot, humid summers with regular thunderstorms. The average humidity level is 73%, and humidity levels are often highest during August at about 77%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
56°F	67°F	44°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
81°F	91°F	72°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 112

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 49″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
28	10.2%	132,731	2,152 per square mile	2.2

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.4%	7.2%	21.4%	11.0%	0.1%	4.0%	56.9%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Gainesville: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 94/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Alachua County

Democratic	Republican	Other
59.0%	36.4%	4.7%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Gainesville include:

• Harn Museum of Art
• Florida Museum of Natural History
• Cade Museum of Creativity and Invention
• Historic Haile Homestead
• Matheson History Museum

Outdoor attractions in Gainesville:

• Tom Petty Park
• 29th Road Nature Park
• Cofrin Nature Park
• Newnans Lake State Forest
• Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
• Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
• Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Gainesville’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Regal Butler Town Center
• Regal Royal Park
• Florida Theater
• Downtown Festival and Art Show
• Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
• The Oaks Mall
• Celebration Pointe
• Thornebrook Village Shopping Center

Transportation

Gainesville Regional Transit System operates throughout Gainesville on fixed bus routes and offers ADA-compliant services to eligible residents. In recent years, Gainesville has become known as the most bicycle-friendly city inFlorida and serves cyclists as a viable option for city-wide transportation. Taxis and ridesharing services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Gainesville.