At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$22,769 per capita
Home Value
$61,000
Zillow: $112,256
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
18.5% smoking rate
How Gaastra Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gaastra's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gaastra a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gaastra residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,769. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gaastra is $61,000 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,256. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
18.4% of adults in Gaastra hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gaastra has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population324
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$22,769
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$420M
Avg Weekly Wage$864
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,000
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$112,256
Housing Units139
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,774/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain30.5 in/yr
Elevation1,624 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Gaastra was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.