Gates Mills, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Gates Mills is a small town in Ohio with a population of 2,192. Residents earn $175,833 per year, which is 134% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,192 Population 244/sq mi density
$175,833 Median Income $125,823 per capita
$651,600 Home Value $741,547 Zillow
$2,000 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$175,833 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$651,600 home value, $2,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $175,833
134% higher than US avg
Home Value $651,600
131% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 74.5%
121% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,000
72% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.2%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Gates Mills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,192
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$175,833
Per Capita$125,823
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$135,914M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$651,600
Rent$2,000
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$741,547

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property667/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary356/100K

Health

Obesity27.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation713 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+74.5%
High School+98.4%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute20 min
Libraries68

Is Gates Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gates Mills receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Gates Mills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gates Mills is $175,833, which is significantly higher than the national average — 134% above $75,149. This places Gates Mills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gates Mills is $651,600, making it a premium housing market at 131% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,000 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Gates Mills is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 667 per 100,000, 66% below the national average.

Education

Gates Mills is a highly educated community — 74.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Gates Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Gates Mills has a population of 2,192 with a density of 244 people per square mile. The median age is 51.7 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%).

Population

2,192
Total Population
244
People / sq mi
51.7yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
9.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Gates Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.0%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.0%
18% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gates Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gates Mills is $175,833, which is 134% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Gates Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$175,833
134% above US avg
Per Capita Income$125,823
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
IRS Avg AGI$80,817

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)39,269
County GDP$135,914M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,107
Healthcare3,799
Retail3,902
Manufacturing1,516

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,487
142% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Work from Home14.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gates Mills is $651,600, 131% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,000 (72% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $741,547.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$651,600
131% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$741,547
Median List Price$1,900,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,900,000
$/Sq Ft$272
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops28.6%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,000
72% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,487
142% above US avg
Effective Rate1.30%
In Gates Mills, 27.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.1% report depression. 13.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gates Mills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.2%
15% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure26.6%
Asthma10.0%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.4%
Physical Inactivity13.8%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress13.5%
Physical Distress8.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death10,171/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access97.9%
Healthcare Facilities3,799
Gates Mills has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 667 per 100,000 (66% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Gates Mills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property667.3/100K
66% below US avg
Burglary355.9/100K
Theft311.4/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)82

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Gates Mills has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation713 ft (217 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates41.5310°N, 81.4112°W
County FIPS39035
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 74.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (121% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 31.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 33.9%
D 65.4%

Winner: Democrat by 31.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+74.5%
121% above US avg
High School+98.4%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density244/sq mi
Total Area9.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries68
Healthcare Facilities3,799
Restaurants3,107
Retail Stores3,902

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)82
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Work from Home14.0%

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