Gainesville, FL was ranked as the #1 city to live in by Money Magazine in 1995

Florida Real Estate Gainesville Alachua County Homes for sale in North Florida are favored with mild temperatures year-round with highs averaging between 76 and 82 degrees. However, natural beauty and excellent conditions are only two of the many benefits of living in Gainesville, Florida. Homes for sale here put you in the middle of a city honored with several distinctions over the years.

• Ranked as the #1 city to live in, by Money Magazine in 1995
• Identified as one of Florida's most livable cities for 7 years in a row.
• Deemed the very first "Gold Level Well City" in the country.
• Honored as one of the Top Ten Cities in the USA for Outdoor Activities by Sperling's Best Places
• Identified as the #3 Mid-Market City by Southern Business & Development magazine.
• Named #11 of the Top 15 Best Places to Reinvent Your Life by AARP.
• Most Technologically Advanced City in Florida (30th in the nation), 2005
• Growth Management Pilot Community, 2005
• Downtown Festival & Art Show ranked #40 in nation by Greg Lawler’s Art Fair Sourcebook, 2005
• Tree City USA and Tree City USA Growth Award, National Arbor Day Foundation, 2005
• 1st Place media awards for its annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, 2005
• Downtown Festival & Art Show 2005 Commemorative Poster Award
• Silver-Level Bicycle-Friendly Community Award, League of American Bicyclists, 2004 and 2005
• Gainesville's Eastside High School Ranks Top Six in the Nation, Newsweek's Best High Schools rankings, 2006
• Nineteen Gainesville Area Schools Receive Most Improved in FCAT writing scores, 2006

Gainesville Area Universities - Colleges And Schools Homes for sale in Alachua County are located within a highly regarded school district boasting a staff where more than 60% of educators hold advanced degrees. With three schools designated as "Five Star Schools," there is no wonder this district repeatedly receives the "What Parents Want" award from School Match. Find out more about these exceptional schools. In addition, North Florida Homes for sale also provide convenient access to the University of Florida, Santa Fe Community College, four major hospitals and innumerable employment opportunities. Major local industries headquartered within the North Florida real estate market include American Archery Group, Shands Healthcare, Florida Farm Bureau, Nationwide Insurance plus agricultural, manufacturing, research, corporate and small businesses.

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Cities Within the North Florida Real Estate Market

As if the soothing Gulf breezes, phenomenal natural beauty and award-winning status aren't enough to attract you to North Florida, homes for sale in this area definitely will.

Newberry - Just outside Gainesville, Florida, homes for sale in Newberry boast the lowest tax rates in the county. Ownership of many local utilities allows Newberry to reduce expenses for residents.

High Springs - Oozing small-town charm! High Springs is a painted landscape of tree-lined streets, crystal clear springs, historic buildings and quaint shops. The springs and rivers here give excellent opportunities for diving, swimming, fishing and other water sports.

Archer - Southwest of Gainesville, but still considered part of North Florida, real estate in Archer is surrounded by nature and nature lovers. Hosting T. Gilbert Pearson Day in November draws birdwatchers from far and wide to this tiny town.

Alachua - Even though the look and feel of Alachua is distinctly "small town 1950s," this three-stoplight city never holds back progress. Amid picturesque country roads draped with Spanish moss-laden trees, you'll find high tech research firms, environmental engineering companies and other high tech organizations that bring employment opportunities to the town.

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