Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Hickory Forest
Quiet West Gainesville living with room to breathe
3
Homes for sale
$409,000
Median list price
$204
Avg price / sqft
111
Median days on market
Hickory Forest sits in the leafy west side of Gainesville, a pocket of established single-family homes where the pace is calmer than the university core. Families gravitate here for the assigned schools — Kimball Wiles Elementary feeds into Kanapaha Middle School and F. W. Buchholz High School — and for the easy reach to neighbors like Haile Plantation and University Park. It's the kind of place where the trees do the talking and the commute stays short.
The market here is small and deliberate. With just three active listings and a median list price of $409,000, buyers aren't fighting crowds — but they should expect to be patient, since homes are taking a median 111 days to sell. Sellers over the past year have landed about 96% of asking on a median sold price of $319,000, so there's room to negotiate for the buyer who does their homework.
Hickory Forest is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$385,000 – $485K price range
2,027 sqft median home
$60/mo median HOA
$3,300/mo median rent
10 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Hickory Forest
$484,900
8008 SW 62ND COURT, GAINESVILLE
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,556 sqft
$385,000$399,900
6220 SW 81ST STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,027 sqft
$409,000$439,000
5949 SW 83RD TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,768 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Hickory Forest market
10
Sold, last 12 months
$319,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
56 days
Median time to sell
Hickory Forest vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 10.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Hickory Forest boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Hickory Forest is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Hickory Forest home
≈ $2,998/mo
$409,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$60/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,300/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,753
Median age
42
Median income
$106,667
Median home value
$325,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Hickory Forest
Lifestyles
Top 5% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Appearance oriented
Top 6% in the U.S.Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
Culture
Top 7% in the U.S.Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Entertainment
Top 7% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Food & Drink
Top 12% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Appearance oriented
Top 12% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Straight answers
Hickory Forest FAQs
Is Hickory Forest a good place to live?+
It's a settled, tree-lined neighborhood on Gainesville's west side that appeals most to families, thanks to its assigned schools and low $60/month median HOA. The quiet pace and proximity to Haile Plantation and other established communities make it an easy fit for buyers who want space without a long commute.
Is Hickory Forest expensive?+
It sits in a middle band for Gainesville — the median list price is $409,000 and homes trade around $204 per square foot. Sold prices over the past year came in lower, with a median of $319,000, so entry points can be more accessible than list prices suggest.
What do homes cost in Hickory Forest?+
Current active listings range from $385,000 to $484,900, with a median list of $409,000 on homes around 2,027 square feet. You can see what's available now on the live map.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, slow-moving market — only three homes are active and the median time on market is 111 days. Ten homes sold over the last twelve months, with sellers getting about 96% of asking, which points to steady but unhurried demand.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is a modest $60 per month, well below Gainesville's amenity-driven communities like University Park. Property taxes run a median of $6,875 per year, so factor that into your monthly budget alongside the mortgage.
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