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The Gainesville Market, By The Numbers
Select a metric to see how it has trended across Gainesville over the past year.
Median list price
Past 12 months · Gainesville, FL| Metric | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median list price | $344K | $335K | $330K | $330K | $329K | $325K | $330K | $335K | $327K | $334K | $332K | $330K |
| Median price / sq ft | $211 | $210 | $209 | $207 | $207 | $208 | $207 | $204 | $202 | $204 | $204 | $202 |
| Median days on market | 74d | 78d | 87d | 90d | 94d | 95d | 92d | 75d | 58d | 63d | 68d | 72d |
| Active listings | 1,485 | 1,455 | 1,435 | 1,438 | 1,377 | 1,252 | 1,173 | 1,259 | 1,365 | 1,404 | 1,434 | 1,452 |
The People Behind The Market · U.S. Census
Why demand for Gainesville homes stays strong
More people, more owners, more buying power. When you list, this is the market waiting for your home.
Figures are metro-level U.S. Census American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates — homeownership B25003, median home value B25077, median household income B19013.
The Gainesville market right now
The median list price in Gainesville is currently $330K, down over the past twelve months — which makes pricing strategy, and the agent setting it, matter more than usual. A typical Gainesville listing takes a median of 72 days to go under contract, so an agent who prices realistically and markets patiently is worth more than one who promises a fast sale. The Gainesville area has grown +6.9% in recent Census estimates, adding roughly ≈6K residents a year. Ideal Agent matches Gainesville, Florida sellers with a top-performing local agent and negotiates a listing commission as low as 2%.
Market data as of June 2026. Figures are illustrative estimates, not a valuation.
Common questions about selling in Gainesville
- What is my Gainesville home worth?
- The median list price in Gainesville is $330K, or about $202 per square foot. That is a market-wide figure, not a valuation — what your home is worth depends on its condition, location and recent comparable sales, which is the first thing the agent we match you with will walk through with you.
- How long does it take to sell a house in Gainesville?
- The median Gainesville listing currently goes under contract in about 72 days, with closing typically some weeks after that. Your own timeline depends on price, condition and season, and no agent can guarantee a sale by a particular date.
- How much is the real estate commission in Gainesville?
- Ideal Agent negotiates the listing side of the commission with agents in advance, as a condition of receiving referrals — as low as 2% depending on the market and the property. A buyer's agent commission may be negotiated separately. There is no cost to you for the introduction and no obligation to hire the agent.
- Is now a good time to sell in Gainesville?
- There are 1,452 active listings in Gainesville right now, in an area that has grown +6.9% in recent Census estimates. Whether it is the right time depends on your own situation more than the market's — an agent who works Gainesville, Florida daily can tell you what the current conditions mean for your specific home.
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