At a Glance
Median Income
$37,188
$32,629 per capita
Home Value
$158,400
Zillow: $176,043
Median Rent
$600/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
15.4% smoking rate
How Gate City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gate City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gate City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gate City residents earn a median household income of $37,188 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,629. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 407 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gate City is $158,400 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,043. Median rent is $600/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
32.0% of adults in Gate City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gate City has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,939
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density487/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$37,188
Per Capita$32,629
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$610M
Avg Weekly Wage$865
Housing
A
Home Value$158,400
Rent$600
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$176,043
Housing Units1,080
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,806/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation1,667 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Gate City was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.