Cities / Gainesville, FL / Safest
The safest neighborhoods in Gainesville, FL
Ranked from the 58 Gainesville, FL areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Haile Plantation· GainesvilleViolent crime rates are near zero and property crime is significantly below Gainesville city averages.94Go
- 2Jonesville· GainesvilleViolent crime rates are near zero, well below both state and national averages93Go
- 3Parker Road· GainesvilleViolent crime and property crime rates are among the lowest in the greater Gainesville metropolitan area.92Go
- 4Westchester & Blues Creek· GainesvilleViolent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the greater Gainesville metropolitan area92Go
- 5Paynes Prairie & Wacahoota· GainesvilleVirtually nonexistent violent crime and minimal property crime compared to urban Gainesville.91Go
- 6Newberry· GainesvilleSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to both Florida and national medians.90Go
- 7Newberry West· GainesvilleViolent and property crime rates are among the lowest in Alachua County.90Go
- 8Grand Oaks· GainesvilleSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to Gainesville municipal averages.90Go
- 9Millhopper West & Los Trancos· GainesvilleViolent crime rates are remarkably low, ranking among the safest residential areas in the Gainesville metro.90Go
- 10Micanopy & Evinston· GainesvilleViolent crime rates are negligible and well below state and national averages89Go
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.