We are artists and musicians, scientists and inventors. Creativity has driven our city for over a century. Tom Petty, Sister Hazel, the Phoenix family, and Maya Rudolph are natives, and Bo Diddley, Emmit Smith, and Tim Tebow are our adopted sons. Gatorade? It’s Gainesville-made, and that’s just one of hundreds of inventions that have sprouted from the University of Florida. The university’s Sid Martin Biotech incubator, which ranks #1 in the world, and UF Innnovate have grown biotech and tech companies that have billions in revenue, hundreds of patents, and international fame. And although they can live anywhere in the world, many elect to stay right here in Alachua County. We’re curious, quirky and academic, and we’re proud of that.
Explore Alachua County Neighborhoods
Eclectic, electric, and filled with personality, Gainesville’s downtown is the place to be for outdoor concerts on the Bo Diddley plaza stage, the weekly farmer’s market, monthly art walks, top-notch local restaurants, bars, and entertainment year-round. The jewel of the downtown
Considered one of the most picturesque areas in Gainesville, this historic neighborhood is known for its gingerbread Victorians, as well as lovely colonials and Florida Cracker-style homes, several of which are on the register for historic places. Just north of
One of the most historic and naturally lovely areas in Gainesville, the Northeast sadly saw a decline during the last few decades. Today, it’s on the rise as a popular place for first time buyers seeking to live relatively close
Driving north from University Avenue, once you escape the less manicured homes that are indicative of student rentals, you’ll enter into a strictly residential area of town. This very desirable area, originally designed with professors and physicians – and their
Just west of the University and south of Millhopper is Thornebrooke, which provides a mix of commercial and residential areas. Homes here are reasonably priced, although many are outdated and lack bells and whistles. But what homeowners give up in
Typical of college towns, the area surrounding the main UF campus is filled with energy, co-eds, bars, restaurants, and nearly as many scooters as Rome! The real estate market in that area is teeming with student rentals, ranging from 6
The area immediately surrounding Santa Fe College is mostly commercial, with a few apartment complexes, fast food restaurants, corporate parks, and healthcare facilities sprinkled around it. Less than a mile in either direction, however, there are dozens of neighborhoods, built
All roads lead to Rome…and possibly also to the 143rd St. Corridor! This scenic road, which runs north to south, connects Alachua to Gainesville to Newberry and is the end point for major thoroughfares such as Millhopper Road, 39th Avenue,
Nature, nature, and more nature! Trails, ancient sinkholes, bike paths, dog parks, and trees are just some of the things you’ll find in the Millhopper area. Known for its natural splendor, Millhopper is one of the most scenic roads in
North of Haile/SW 24th Ave Just east of the Jonesville area, between 122nd St. and I-75, and heading south to SW 24th Avenue is this densely populated area, where you’ll find thousands of homes, a variety of price points, lot sizes
Archer & Williston Roads Neighborhoods throughout the Archer and Williston Road areas are sparse but increasing rapidly, although most of Archer Road remains heavily commercial and Williston Road is mostly vacant land that abuts to Paynes Prairie. West of I-75 and
Too far west to be considered Gainesville and too far east to really be Newberry proper, this slice of the Gainesville metro has become its own little town. Considered to be the fastest growing area in Alachua County, it’s hard
About 15 miles north and as many west of Gainesville, technology and nature meet here to make something beautiful. With Sid Martin Biotech, UF Innovate's award-winning and world-renown biotechnology incubator on the east end and some of the world's most