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Gainesville, NY
Village in Wyoming County, New York.
Population
224
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
262
ZIP codes
0
Gainesville and its ZIP codes
Gainesville at a glance
- Gainesville is 38% less dense than New York as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wyoming County. PPP loans are for Gainesville.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,881
12,357 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,586
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$273M
FY 2026, $6,745 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gainesville, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
497
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 13°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gainesville, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Gainesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver SpringsVillage | 3 mi | 1 |
| CastileVillage | 4.4 mi | 1.4 |
| PikeCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.7 |
| BlissCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 9.8 |
| WarsawVillage | 7.5 mi | 4.2 |
| PerryVillage | 8.5 mi | 2.4 |
| HuntCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| NundaVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| DaltonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| FillmoreCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| WyomingVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| TuscaroraCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount MorrisVillage | 14 mi | 2 |
| LeicesterVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| HoughtonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| StrykersvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gainesville, NY in?
- Gainesville is in Wyoming County, New York.
- What is the population of Gainesville, NY?
- About 224 people live in Gainesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gainesville?
- Nearby places include Silver Springs (3 mi), Castile (4.4 mi), Pike (5.5 mi), Bliss (7.2 mi), Warsaw (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023