What are the best neighborhoods in Alachua County, FL?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Edgewood Hills, Royal Gardens, Ridgewood, Landmark Woods, Ashton. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
County Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Alachua County, FL
Eligible neighborhoods: 40
| Neighborhood | City | County Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Hills | Gainesville | #1 of 40 | 79.0 | 98.1 |
| Royal Gardens | Gainesville | #2 of 40 | 78.3 | 97.9 |
| Ridgewood | Gainesville | #3 of 40 | 70.6 | 91.7 |
| Landmark Woods | Gainesville | #4 of 40 | 69.1 | 89.8 |
| Ashton | Gainesville | #5 of 40 | 69.0 | 89.7 |
| Duckpond | Gainesville | #6 of 40 | 67.7 | 87.8 |
| Suburban Heights | Gainesville | #7 of 40 | 67.0 | 86.6 |
| Raintree | Gainesville | #8 of 40 | 66.4 | 85.6 |
| Sugar Foot | Gainesville | #9 of 40 | 65.5 | 84.1 |
| Highland Court Manor | Gainesville | #10 of 40 | 63.2 | 79.9 |
| Spring Tree | Gainesville | #11 of 40 | 60.1 | 73.1 |
| Sutters Landing | Gainesville | #12 of 40 | 59.9 | 72.6 |
| Kensington Park | Gainesville | #13 of 40 | 56.7 | 65.7 |
| Capri | Gainesville | #14 of 40 | 55.1 | 61.9 |
| South Black Acres | Gainesville | #15 of 40 | 55.0 | 61.6 |
| Hazel Heights | Gainesville | #16 of 40 | 54.0 | 59.2 |
| Libby Heights | Gainesville | #17 of 40 | 53.2 | 57.1 |
| Stephen Foster | Gainesville | #18 of 40 | 52.5 | 55.1 |
| Black Acres | Gainesville | #19 of 40 | 51.5 | 52.6 |
| Ridgeview | Gainesville | #20 of 40 | 51.2 | 51.9 |
| Hibiscus Park | Gainesville | #21 of 40 | 50.2 | 49.7 |
| Westmoreland | Gainesville | #22 of 40 | 49.6 | 48.2 |
| Oakview | Gainesville | #23 of 40 | 49.4 | 47.6 |
| Forest Ridge | Gainesville | #24 of 40 | 46.3 | 40.2 |
| University Village | Gainesville | #25 of 40 | 44.7 | 36.5 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Alachua County, FL
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Alachua County, FL?
Edgewood Hills is currently #1 of 40 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 79.0.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Alachua County, FL?
40 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Alachua County, FL.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Alachua County, FL?
Edgewood Hills has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 89.3.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Alachua County, FL?
Kirkwood has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 4.0%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Alachua County, FL?
Edgewood Hills currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 89.7.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Alachua County, FL?
Edgewood Hills has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $165,128.
How are neighborhood rankings in Alachua County, FL calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed county ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Alachua County, Florida
#1
Edgewood Hills
Gainesville, Florida
#2
Royal Gardens
Gainesville, Florida
#3
Ridgewood
Gainesville, Florida
#4
Landmark Woods
Gainesville, Florida
#5
Ashton
Gainesville, Florida
#6
Duckpond
Gainesville, Florida
#7
Suburban Heights
Gainesville, Florida
#8
Raintree
Gainesville, Florida
#9
Sugar Foot
Gainesville, Florida
#10
Highland Court Manor
Gainesville, Florida
#11
Spring Tree
Gainesville, Florida
#12
Sutters Landing
Gainesville, Florida
#13
Kensington Park
Gainesville, Florida
#14
Capri
Gainesville, Florida
#15
South Black Acres
Gainesville, Florida
#16
Hazel Heights
Gainesville, Florida
#17
Libby Heights
Gainesville, Florida
#18
Stephen Foster
Gainesville, Florida
#19
Black Acres
Gainesville, Florida
#20
Ridgeview
Gainesville, Florida
#21
Hibiscus Park
Gainesville, Florida
#22
Westmoreland
Gainesville, Florida
#23
Oakview
Gainesville, Florida
#24
Forest Ridge
Gainesville, Florida
#25
University Village
Gainesville, Florida