The Oakview suburb is a residential haven close to the busy commercial route, NW 13th Street and the University of Florida. "The community has a mix of businesses, apartments and residential homes," says Laura Bialeck, a Gainesville resident who works in Oakview. "We are only 1 mile from the UF campus. You see a mix here, from working to retired people, professors, and students, both college and grade school." Bialeck is the Community Development Coordinator at LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, a neighborhood fixture for almost 50 years. The area surrounding Oakview is home to several establishments that are vital to the city. Beyond the commercial properties are seasoned 20th-century homes with a dense treescape that reflects the neighborhood's name.
Scooters offer a highly convenient and efficient way to get around Oakview.
Oakview is bike-friendly, with many residents cycling around town.
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Oakview has homes from 1930s to 1950s
Oakview's varied streetscape features mostly single-story bungalows and ranch-style houses. Residences date between the late 1930s and 1950s and often show brick or concrete block exteriors. Front yards have towering pines, large oaks webbed in moss or palms, giving an old Florida feel to the neighborhood. Many homes entering the market have updates, such as new electric panels and original shingle roofs replaced with metal. Some dwellings from the late 1940s to early 1950s have original terrazzo floors. Oakview homes can range in price from $200,000 to $330,000.
Spacious yards add to the appeal of Oakview’s single-family homes.
Oakview’s homes showcase beautiful architecture and inviting facades.
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Updates to Oakview Park
Renovated in 2021, Oakview Park now features updated playground equipment that resembles a treehouse. The community center was also upgraded and now offers senior dance classes. About a mile east awaits Tom Petty Park, a popular outdoor space for the onsite dog park, ball diamonds as well as racquetball and tennis courts.
The main house is at the entrance of Oakview Park, where you'll find a convenient restroom.
Enjoy the local art at Tom Petty Park.
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Learning in Alachua County schools
The local elementary school was renamed Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary in 2020; the school holds a B grade from Niche. Westwood Middle has a B-plus and provides courses in information and communication technology, robotics and coding. Gainesville High is one of the top high schools in the county, receiving an A grade. The school provides career academy magnet programs in health and education.
Welcome to Gainesville High School.
Enroll at Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School for public education in University Park.
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Events downtown and games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
The city comes alive during the fall, hosting the Tom Petty Weekend at Heartwood Soundstage and Downtown Festival and Arts Show in November. And, of course, locals and college students cheer on the University of Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during football season.
Close to bus stops and I-75
There are medical complexes about 2 miles away on Archer Road, including UF Shands Emergency Room and Children's Hospital. The medical complex neighbors the Veterans Affairs Hospital and Medical Center. Bus stops are dotted along 6th and 13th Streets. The busy 13th Street frames the western side of the community leading to the University of Florida, a mile away; commuters can expect heavy traffic along this roadway during rush hour. An Interstate 75 interchange is about 5 miles west.
Buses in Oakview provide convenient transportation throughout the neighborhood.
Oakview’s strip mall is a one-stop destination with diverse retail options.
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Oakview locals can bike to nearby shops and restaurants
On the outskirts of Oakview, along NW 13th and NW 6th Streets, there are strip malls and shopping plazas with local shops and service providers. A Publix Super Market, Family Dollar, and national clothing stores are inside Gainesville Shopping Center, less than a mile away. Chun Ching Market offers specialty products, spices, ramen bowls and fresh fish. Within two blocks of the neighborhood are chain restaurants and local eateries. Bialeck recommends Sun Sushi and Izakaya, a recent addition to the businesses on 13th Street. Cypress & Grove Brewing Company is a popular spot on UF football game days, offering a wide selection of beer, cider and wine.
Crime
The community has a CAP Index crime score of 8 compared to the national average of 4. The business and neighborhood crime watch programs by the Gainesville Police Department have been active for many years.
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Parks in this Area
Tom Petty Park
Oakview Park
Transit
Airport
Gainesville Regional
14 min drive
Bus
Lifesouth Community Blood Center & NW 13th Street
Bus
American Auto Insurance
Bus
Granny D's
Bus
Cvs & NW 13th Street
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oakview
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
10
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oakview Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oakview, Gainesville sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakview, Gainesville over the last 12 months is $201,000, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
778
Median Age
33
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,612
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,444
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
College Graduates
53.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
92/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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