At a Glance
Home Value
$254,000
Zillow: $353,116
Median Rent
$786/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
1,531/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.4%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
27.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Gambier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gambier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gambier a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gambier is $254,000 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,116. Median rent is $786/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Gambier reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,531/100K.
Education
77.4% of adults in Gambier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(130% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gambier has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,064
Median Age20.4 yrs
Density2,196/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$15,429
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty27.1%
County GDP$3,085M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
Housing
Home Value$254,000
Rent$786
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$353,116
Housing Units233
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property1,531/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,056 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.4%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+55.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute15 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Gambier was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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