Ranking — Gainesville

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Which Gainesville neighborhoods have the highest liveliness and vibe score? All 45 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 5/10. How is measured →

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Top Neighborhoods — Ranked

#1
Pleasent street9.2

Constant activity and a dense mix of dining, nightlife, and local institutions create a significantly more vibrant atmosphere than the Gainesville average. This area near the Hippodrome State Theatre offers high walkability and strong commercial pull according to iHuus data.

#2
Fifth Avenue8.8

Constant movement and a dense mix of dining, retail, and educational institutions create an intensely active environment that is significantly more vibrant than the Gainesville average. Residents can expect a high level of street-level activity near landmarks like the Hippodrome State Theatre and J. Wayne Reitz Union, according to iHuus data.

#3
Porters Community8.5

Constant movement and a dense mix of dining, nightlife, and cultural landmarks create a highly active environment that is significantly more vibrant than the Gainesville average. This walkable district serves as a central hub for social interaction near major institutions like Santa Fe College and the Hippodrome State Theatre.

#4
Yulee Residential Area8.3

#5
Grove Street7.7

#6
Oakview7

#7
Duckpond6.9

#8
Springhill6.6

#9
Pinepark6.6

#10
Gateway Park6.6

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Full Gainesville Ranking

City average:5— scores above this beat the city average
NeighborhoodScoreCity Rankvs. City Avg
Pleasent street9.2#1+4.2 ↑
Fifth Avenue8.8#2+3.8 ↑
Porters Community8.5#3+3.5 ↑
Yulee Residential Area8.3#4+3.3 ↑
Grove Street7.7#5+2.7 ↑
Oakview7#6+2.0 ↑
Duckpond6.9#7+1.9 ↑
Springhill6.6#8+1.6 ↑
Pinepark6.6#9+1.6 ↑
Gateway Park6.6#10+1.6 ↑
University Village5.5#11+0.5 ↑
Fraternity Row5.5#12+0.5 ↑
Stephen Foster5.5#13+0.5 ↑
South Black Acres5.5#14+0.5 ↑
University Park5.4#15+0.4 ↑
Woodland Terrace5.1#16+0.1 ↑
North Lincoln Heights4.8#17-0.2 ↓
Ashton4.7#18-0.3 ↓
Hibiscus Park4.4#19-0.6 ↓
Ridgeview4.4#20-0.6 ↓
Landmark Woods4.4#21-0.6 ↓
Westmoreland4.4#22-0.6 ↓
Suburban Heights4.2#23-0.8 ↓
Sugar Foot4#24-1.0 ↓
Black Acres3.8#25-1.2 ↓
Hazel Heights3.8#26-1.2 ↓
Palm Terrace3.8#27-1.2 ↓
Kensington Park3.7#28-1.3 ↓
Pinderidge3.6#29-1.4 ↓
Sugar Hill3.3#30-1.7 ↓
Kirkwood3.3#31-1.7 ↓
Mill Pond3.3#32-1.7 ↓
Libby Heights2.9#33-2.1 ↓
Highland Court Manor2.9#34-2.1 ↓
Ridgewood2.6#35-2.4 ↓
Forest Ridge2.5#36-2.5 ↓
Sutters Landing2.2#37-2.8 ↓
Capri2.2#38-2.8 ↓
Spring Tree2.2#39-2.8 ↓
Raintree1.8#40-3.2 ↓
Lincoln Estates1.8#41-3.2 ↓
Weschester1.3#42-3.7 ↓
Haile Plantation1.2#43-3.8 ↓
Edgewood Hills1.1#44-3.9 ↓
Royal Gardens1.1#45-3.9 ↓

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