Cities / Gainesville
Is Gainesville, FL safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 58 Gainesville neighborhoods we score (average 81/100), 53 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 5 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Gainesville
- 1Haile Plantation· GainesvilleHaile Plantation is an expansive, picturesque master-planned neighborhood located southwest of central Gainesville. Designed with a New Urbanist…94Go
- 2Jonesville· GainesvilleJonesville is an unincorporated community situated along West Newberry Road between Gainesville and Newberry. Characterized by master-planned…93Go
- 3Parker Road· GainesvilleParker Road (SW 122nd Street) is a scenic, tree-lined thoroughfare connecting upscale residential enclaves, equestrian properties, and sports…92Go
- 4Westchester & Blues Creek· GainesvilleWestchester and Blues Creek comprise serene, master-planned suburban developments tucked into the lush tree canopy of northwest Gainesville. The area…92Go
- 5Paynes Prairie & Wacahoota· GainesvilleOccupying the expansive wilderness basin and rural farmland south of Gainesville, this area is defined by Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and the…91Go
All Gainesville neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 39 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Haile Plantation· GainesvilleHaile Plantation is an expansive, picturesque master-planned neighborhood located southwest of central Gainesville. Designed with a New Urbanist…94Go
- Jonesville· GainesvilleJonesville is an unincorporated community situated along West Newberry Road between Gainesville and Newberry. Characterized by master-planned…93Go
- Parker Road· GainesvilleParker Road (SW 122nd Street) is a scenic, tree-lined thoroughfare connecting upscale residential enclaves, equestrian properties, and sports…92Go
- Westchester & Blues Creek· GainesvilleWestchester and Blues Creek comprise serene, master-planned suburban developments tucked into the lush tree canopy of northwest Gainesville. The area…92Go
- Paynes Prairie & Wacahoota· GainesvilleOccupying the expansive wilderness basin and rural farmland south of Gainesville, this area is defined by Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and the…91Go
- Newberry· GainesvilleNewberry is a rapidly growing small city located approximately 15 miles west of Gainesville, characterized by a mix of historic architecture, family…90Go
- Newberry West· GainesvilleNewberry West is a leafy suburban neighborhood situated along the West Newberry Road corridor near Jonesville and Tioga. Dominated by well-kept…90Go
- Grand Oaks· GainesvilleGrand Oaks is a modern residential development in southwest Gainesville characterized by tidy single-family homes, sidewalks, and community green…90Go
- Millhopper West & Los Trancos· GainesvilleLocated in northwest Gainesville, Millhopper West and Los Trancos are heavily canopied, upscale suburban communities characterized by spacious…90Go
- Micanopy & Evinston· GainesvilleKnown as Florida's oldest inland town, Micanopy and its neighboring hamlet Evinston feature picturesque dirt roads, moss-draped live oaks, and…89Go
- Bland· GainesvilleBland is a small, unincorporated historic hamlet located north of Gainesville between High Springs and La Crosse. The landscape is defined by…89Go
- Buckingham West· GainesvilleBuckingham West is a mature, tree-canopied residential neighborhood characterized by well-kept single-family homes and quiet cul-de-sacs. Situated in…88Go
- Suburban Heights & West Hills· GainesvilleSuburban Heights and West Hills are mature, tree-lined mid-century neighborhoods situated in northwest Gainesville. Primarily occupied by university…88Go
- Northwood Pines & Millhopper· GainesvilleSituated in Northwest Gainesville, the Northwood Pines and Millhopper area is a peaceful suburban pocket popular with university faculty, medical…87Go
- LaCrosse & Hague· GainesvilleSituated north of Gainesville along US-441 and SR-121, LaCrosse and Hague are defined by open farmland, pastoral landscapes, and low-density…86Go
- University of Florida Campus· GainesvilleSpanning over 2,000 acres in central Gainesville, the University of Florida campus features collegiate gothic brick architecture, sprawling lawns…86Go
- Rock Creek & Forest Ridge· GainesvilleRock Creek and Forest Ridge are peaceful, heavily wooded subdivisions in Northwest Gainesville characterized by established single-family homes…86Go
- University Park & Golfview· GainesvilleSituated just north of the University of Florida campus, University Park and Golfview feature lush mid-century homes nestled beneath sprawling live…85Go
- Newnans Lake· GainesvilleNewnans Lake is a scenic, open basin bordered by cypress wetlands, state conservation land, and low-density rural residential properties. It is a…85Go
- Kanapaha & Arredondo· GainesvilleLocated in southwest Gainesville, the Kanapaha and Arredondo area is a sprawling mix of quiet residential subdivisions, rural-residential tracts, and…85Go
- Duckpond· GainesvilleDuckpond is a picturesque, historic district characterized by Victorian homes, canopy oak trees, and the prominent Historic Thomas Center. Located…84Go
- Springtree & Northwood· GainesvilleSpringtree and Northwood comprise established residential subdivisions characterized by mature pine and oak canopies, mid-century ranch homes, and…84Go
- UF East Campus & Sorority Row· GainesvilleAnchoring the eastern boundary of the University of Florida, this area is characterized by stately Greek chapter houses, historic brick academic…84Go
- Capri & Wimberly Estates· GainesvilleLocated in northwest Gainesville, Capri and Wimberly Estates consist of leafy residential streets lined with mid-century single-family homes and…84Go
- Newnansville & Santa Fe· GainesvilleEncompassing the area surrounding Santa Fe College and stretching toward the historic Newnansville corridor in northwest Alachua County, this…84Go
- Alachua· GainesvilleAlachua offers a relaxed, small-town atmosphere surrounded by North Florida greenery, historic architecture, and nearby freshwater springs. Most…84Go
- High Springs· GainesvilleLocated approximately 20 miles northwest of Gainesville in rural Alachua County, High Springs is a charming, historic hub for eco-tourism and…84Go
- Tower Road· GainesvilleThe Tower Road corridor (SW 75th Street) is a quiet, tree-lined suburban sector in unincorporated Alachua County bordering southwest Gainesville. It…84Go
- UF Health & Archer Road· GainesvilleThis bustling medical and commercial corridor serves as the healthcare core of North Central Florida, dominated by the UF Health Shands medical…84Go
- Robinswood· GainesvilleRobinswood is a classic mid-century residential neighborhood in western Gainesville, defined by sprawling ranch-style homes, shaded cul-de-sacs, and…83Go
- Butler Plaza· GainesvilleButler Plaza serves as Gainesville's premier retail and dining destination, encompassing Butler North, Butler Town Center, and the original plaza…83Go
- Archer Road Corridor· GainesvilleThe Archer Road Corridor serves as southwest Gainesville's retail backbone and gateway to the University of Florida's medical complexes. Flanked by…83Go
- Hazel Heights & Ridgeview· GainesvilleHazel Heights and Ridgeview are established, mid-century residential neighborhoods characterized by mature tree canopies, single-family brick…82Go
- Kensington Park· GainesvilleKensington Park is a quiet suburban enclave featuring tree-shaded lots and single-family homes built largely in the late 20th century. While purely…82Go
- Napier Oaks· GainesvilleNapier Oaks is a scenic, canopy-covered suburban enclave located in Northwest Gainesville. Characterized by mid-century and custom single-family…81Go
- Kirkwood & Colclough Hills· GainesvilleSituated just south of Depot Park, Kirkwood and Colclough Hills are hilly, wooded residential neighborhoods characterized by mid-century homes and…80Go
- Rutledge· GainesvilleRutledge is a verdant, mid-century residential enclave located in northwest Gainesville, known for mature oak canopies and spacious lots. It offers a…80Go
- Stephen Foster· GainesvilleStephen Foster is a quiet, tree-shaded mid-century neighborhood situated in north-central Gainesville. It features modest ranch-style homes, lush…80Go
- Windmeadows & SW 20th Avenue· GainesvilleWindmeadows and the SW 20th Avenue corridor is an energetic student-heavy residential district adjacent to the sprawling Butler Plaza retail center…80Go
Go, stay aware — 14 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Windsor & Island Grove· GainesvilleSituated east and southeast of Gainesville around Newnans Lake, Orange Lake, and Lochloosa Lake, Windsor and Island Grove are historic…79Go, stay aware
- Sugarfoot & Beville Heights· GainesvilleSugarfoot and Beville Heights are established southwest Gainesville neighborhoods characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes, dense tree…79Go, stay aware
- Monteocha & Fairbanks· GainesvilleMonteocha and Fairbanks are unincorporated, semi-rural communities situated northeast of urban Gainesville. The area features sprawling wooded…79Go, stay aware
- Oakview & Grove Street· GainesvilleSituated just north of downtown Gainesville, Oakview and Grove Street blend historic mid-century bungalows with a flourishing creative and culinary…78Go, stay aware
- Idylwild· GainesvilleIdylwild is an established, verdant neighborhood in southwest Gainesville known for its shaded canopies, mid-century ranch homes, and proximity to…78Go, stay aware
- Archer· GainesvilleArcher is a historic, small-town municipality in Alachua County defined by its agricultural roots, tree-shaded country roads, and low-density…78Go, stay aware
- SW 13th Street Corridor· GainesvilleStretching along US-441 immediately east and south of the University of Florida, this corridor features a mix of student apartment complexes, medical…76Go, stay aware
- Forest Grove & Arno· GainesvilleForest Grove & Arno is an established, low-density suburban and semi-rural residential pocket in northern Alachua County near Gainesville. It is…76Go, stay aware
- Waldo & Orange Heights· GainesvilleWaldo and Orange Heights are rural and exurban communities situated along the US-301 and SR-24 corridors in northeast Alachua County. The area is…76Go, stay aware
- Oaks Mall & Newberry Road· GainesvilleCentering around the Oaks Mall and the bustling I-75 interchange, this commercial corridor serves as West Gainesville's primary retail and medical…76Go, stay aware
- Hawthorne & Lochloosa· GainesvilleLocated southeast of Gainesville in rural Alachua County, the Hawthorne and Lochloosa area is known for its moss-draped oak canopies, expansive bass…75Go, stay aware
- Arredondo Estates· GainesvilleArredondo Estates is a suburban-rural residential enclave located southwest of central Gainesville, characterized by manufactured home communities…73Go, stay aware
- Ironwood & Lamplighter· GainesvilleLocated in northeast Gainesville, the Ironwood and Lamplighter area features a municipal golf course surrounded by established single-family…71Go, stay aware
- Fifth Avenue & Pleasant Street· GainesvilleFifth Avenue and Pleasant Street forms a historic, tree-lined residential district situated just northwest of downtown Gainesville. The neighborhood…65Go, stay aware
Caution — 5 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Porters· GainesvillePorters is one of Gainesville's oldest historic communities, characterized by modest historic cottages, moss-draped live oaks, and ongoing infill…64Caution
- Highland Court Manor· GainesvilleHighland Court Manor is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood in Northeast Gainesville featuring mid-century modest single-family…59Caution
- Phoenix· GainesvillePhoenix is an established, modest residential neighborhood situated in southwest Gainesville just north of the busy SW Archer Road corridor. It…56Caution
- Lincoln Estates & Kincaid Hills· GainesvilleLincoln Estates and Kincaid Hills are established residential communities situated in East Gainesville, characterized by modest mid-century…55Caution
- Duval & East Gainesville· GainesvilleDuval and East Gainesville represent the historic heart of Gainesville's African American community, characterized by modest single-family homes…49Caution
Gainesville safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Gainesville?
Haile Plantation scores highest at 94/100, followed by Jonesville (93) and Parker Road (92).
Is Gainesville safe to walk at night?
In the 39 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 5 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Gainesville areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Duval & East Gainesville (49), Lincoln Estates & Kincaid Hills (55), Phoenix (56). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Gainesville neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.