Gangtok, India

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

100,286 Population 13,534/sq mi density

5,427 ft Elevation 1,654 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$3,000 median income, 5.0% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$18,000 home value, $40/mo rent

Gangtok, India

At a Glance

Median Income

$3,000

96% below

$4,200 per capita

Home Value

$18,000

94% below

Median Rent

$40/mo

97% below

26.1% of income on rent

Unemployment

5.0%

39% above

5.5% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

68°F

192 sunny days/yr

Is Gangtok a Good Place to Live?

3.1 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gangtok residents earn a median household income of $3,000 , which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $4,200. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gangtok is $18,000 , 94% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $40/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Gangtok has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 126.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population100,286

Median Age27.5 yrs

Density13,534/mi²

Foreign Born4.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$3,000

Per Capita$4,200

Unemployment5.0%

Poverty5.5%

Avg Weekly Wage$81

Housing

Home Value$18,000

Rent$40

Ownership

Housing Units40,114

Rent Burden26.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F

Sunny Days192/yr

Rain126.0 in/yr

Elevation5,427 ft