Real Estate Investing in Alachua, Florida

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 16,362 • Alachua County

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Should you buy in Alachua, FL? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (81/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 10.7% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $165,953
Avg Monthly Rent $2,213
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Alachua Real Estate

Alachua, FL covers 2 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are sluggish — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across Alachua's 2 ZIPs, fundamentals run subdued: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Market conditions in Alachua are tepid. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

The 0% renter share in Alachua masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$165,953
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,213
1% Rule
✓ Passes
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Gainesville, FL metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
73%
Days Pending
2/2
75 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Gainesville, FL metro
75
Days to pending
8.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Alachua, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alachua, FL

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Alachua, FL?

Typical homes in Alachua, FL go for around $166K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

How strong are rents in Alachua, FL?

The typical rental in Alachua, FL commands about $2,213/mo monthly. That rent profile steady cash flow against the $166K purchase basis.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Alachua, FL?

Tenant demand in Alachua, FL is solid. The local workforce $2,213/mo rents across most rental classes.

Is real estate in Alachua, FL a good investment right now?

Alachua, FL rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $166K and rents near $2,213/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Is Alachua, FL better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

Alachua, FL investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($166K prices, $2,213/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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