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Gainesville Florida

Gainesville is the largest city and county seat of Alachua County, and serves as the cultural, educational and commercial center for the north central Florida region. As home to Florida's largest and oldest university, Gainesville is one of the state's premiere centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. Gainesville’s beautiful landscape and urban "forest" make it one of the most attractive cities in Florida. Population: As of 2011, Gainesville's population was 100,461 people.

Climate: Mild winters and warm summers, plus a 255-day growing season with an average of 2,800 hours of sunshine annually, will make gardening (an ever-popular pastime in retirement) in Gainesville a joy. Average rainfall is 35 inches per year, and Gulf breezes make summer days warm and nights cool.

Cost of living: The cost of living in Gainesville is 2% greater than the Florida average, and roughly equal to the national average.

Housing costs: The median home cost in Gainesville is $148,400. This is actually 18% less than the national average, so it would be a good place to find a reasonably priced retirement home.

Colleges and Universities: Many opportunities for learning in retirement await at the Oak Hammock program at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

Transportation:RTS Regional Transit System provides local bus service. Gainesville Regional Airport offers daily service to Atlanta, Miami and Charlotte.

Travel and tourism: Retirees love the amenities and excitement that a college town brings, and Gainesville offers so much more. Striking natural features, fascinating wildlife, excellent dining, interesting cultural environment, historic downtown and artistic energy all combine to create a rich retirement experience.

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