Archer is a city in Alachua County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 1,140, up from 1,118 at the 2010 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code32618

Area code352

Living in Archer

Housing in Archer

$365K▼ 0.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Archer home is worth about $365,000, down 0.9% in a year, close to the Florida typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Archer

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Most working residents leave Archer for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Gainesville (48%), Jacksonville (4%) and Alachua (3%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Gainesville

48%

Jacksonville

Alachua

Newberry

1%Work in townlive and work in Archer 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 250Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Archer →

Health in Archer

Compared with Florida

8better than FL

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▲ 9 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 2▲ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.2%Fewer uninsured adultsFL 15.9% · better 19.4%Fewer adults who get no exerciseFL 26.3% · better

Care nearby

VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - GainesvilleGainesville · 7.4 mi · ER

Palms Medical Group - GainesvilleGainesville · 9.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Archer · CMS · HRSAHealth in Archer →

Natural hazards in Archer

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🔥 Wildfire

1Does Archer flood?paid flood claims since 2005 10Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Archer

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Archer →

Climate in Archer

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Archer has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 43°, and snow is almost unheard of.

70° / 45°Winter

82° / 56°Spring

91° / 71°Summer

82° / 60°Fall

How much snow does Archer get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Dec 4, with the last in spring around Mar 4.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Archer →

Schools in Archer

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School Grade B

The public schools Archer’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 55% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

Schools2

Jordan Glen SchoolElementary · Grades PK–8 · 93 students Family Life AcademyOther · Grades K–12 · 40 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.