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Compare Gainesville to Atlanta
This post compares Gainesville, Georgia to Atlanta, Georgia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Gainesville (city) | Atlanta (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,291 | 465,230 |
| Income (median) | $31,232 | $52,226 |
| Home Value (median) | $172,300 | $238,700 |
| White | 70% | 40% |
| Black | 16% | 52% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| With Kids | 37% | 20% |
| Age (median) | 31 | 33 |
| Rentals | 63% | 56% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Gainesville or Atlanta?
A: Gainesville has a much smaller population count than Atlanta: 37291 compared with 465230 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Gainesville or in Atlanta?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Gainesville.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Gainesville or Atlanta?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Gainesville.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Gainesville does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 63% for Gainesville versus 56% for Atlanta.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Gainesville may include: Dalton, Canton, and Cartersville.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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