At a Glance
Median Income
$96,007
$41,646 per capita
Home Value
$321,500
Zillow: $472,888
Median Rent
$1,238/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Gap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gap a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gap residents earn a median household income of $96,007 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,646. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gap is $321,500 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,888. Median rent is $1,238/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
23.5% of adults in Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gap has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,297
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density746/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,007
Per Capita$41,646
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$321,500
Rent$1,238
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$472,888
Housing Units800
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation473 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Gap was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.