Median Income
$58,800
22% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$740
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment
26.0%
622% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
20.6%
66% higher than US avg
How Gambo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,816
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$58,800
Per Capita$36,520
Unemployment26.0%
Poverty20.6%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$740
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units810
Rent Burden13.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation30 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+31.9%
Graduate+1.3%
Is Gambo a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Gambo receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Gambo has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Gambo is $58,800, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 26.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Gambo is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school.
Gambo has a population of 1,816 with a density of 51 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.7%).
Population
1,816
Total Population
2021 Census
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
The median household income in Gambo is $58,800, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 26.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $58,800 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $36,520 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 26.0% |
| 622% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
| 66% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
The median home value in Gambo is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $740 (36% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 83.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.7% |
| Housing Units | 810 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Gambo vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Gambo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7832°N, 54.2148°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |