At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$28,357 per capita
Home Value
$131,900
Zillow: $277,159
Median Rent
$734/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
210/100K
1,437/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
77.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Gaines Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gaines's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gaines a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gaines residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,357. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,784 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gaines is $131,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,159. Median rent is $734/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Gaines reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,437/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Gaines hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gaines has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population487
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density1,316/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$28,357
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$10,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,900
Rent$734
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$277,159
Housing Units189
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent210/100K
Property1,437/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation854 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute31 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Gaines was founded in 1856.
The median home in Gaines was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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