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U.S. ZIP Code · FL32608

Alachua County · Gainesville, FL

Typical home value

$336,839[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.8%
5-year / yr
+4.0%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+18.6%
vs metro
+11.5%
vs state
-2.9%
ZIP 32608 location in FL
Location of ZIP 32608 in FL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 32608 is worth $336,839 — 11.5% above the Gainesville, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,609 a month — a 5.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,609[2]
Gross yield
5.7%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,659[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Alachua County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
No Rating
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
54,566[3]
Median household income
$61,588[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Alachua County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-542[5]
Moved in
9,466
Moved out
10,008

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
5
Middle
2
High
1
  • KANAPAHA MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · ALACHUA

    1,070 students

  • KIMBALL WILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ALACHUA

    830 students

  • LAWTON M. CHILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ALACHUA

    699 students

  • MYRA TERWILLIGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ALACHUA

    637 students

  • IDYLWILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ALACHUA

    628 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$19,304

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,703
Loan principal$269,471
Down payment$67,368
Total interest paid$343,695

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.42
Monthly cost to own$2,290
Monthly rent$1,609

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 32608?
The typical home in 32608 is worth $336,839, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 32608?
Home values in 32608 are down 1.8% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 32608?
A typical home in 32608 rents for about $1,609 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 32608?
The effective property tax rate in 32608 is 1.1% — roughly $3,659 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 32608?
ZIP code 32608 has a population of 54,566 and a median household income of $61,588.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • High Springs, FL

    Typical home
    $334,420
    Gross yield
  • Alachua, FL

    Typical home
    $333,280
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • Gainesville, FL

    Typical home
    $329,302
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Archer, FL

    Typical home
    $326,459
    Gross yield
  • Gainesville, FL

    Typical home
    $347,369
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Newberry, FL

    Typical home
    $350,264
    Gross yield
    7.4%

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