People from these metros are looking to buy homes in Gainesville Stacker #10. Deltona, FL - View share: 1.6% #9. Chicago, IL - View share: 1.9% #8. Washington, DC - View share: 1.9% #7. Ocala, FL - View share: 3.4% #6. Jacksonville, FL - View share: 5.5% The most expensive homes sold in Gainesville this year #5. Atlanta, GA - View share: 6.5% #4. Tampa, FL - View share: 6.5% #3. New York, NY - View share: 7.3% #2. Orlando, FL - View share: 8.5% #1. Miami, FL - View share: 20.8% Most common languages spoken at home in Greater Gainesville and surrounding regions GBJSTOCK // Shutterstock