We ranked #11! We even beat out the Noles. Go Gators!
Excerpt from bestcollegereviews.org’s article The 50 Best College Towns In America:
Gainesville was the 2nd fastest-growing city in the nation from 2007-2011, highlighting a large growth in working-age population, employment, and median income. As with many cities attracting young talent, Gainesville is also a growing startup hub, the poster child of which is the music startup Grooveshark.
In Gator country, one of the top party schools in the nation meets a thriving research environment and highly competitive athletic programs. The University of Florida ensures that almost half of the town’s 120,000+ residents are students. Those who have come to love Gainesville cite near tropical weather, natural beauty, a strong business climate, and lots of entertainment options as reasons to love the city. If you’re a nature buff, you’ll love the variety of parks sporting spanish moss and palm trees, and other features such as the butterfly rainforest, or University of Florida’s “Bat House.” Gainesville has a number of museums, and, like any college town worth its salt, a booming night life with tons of bars from which to watch a Florida Football Game.
Additional Information:
- Population: 126,047
- Student Population: 50,000