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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 89.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.0% |
| 18% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $175,833 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $125,823 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,445 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,817 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 39,269 |
| County GDP | $135,914M |
| Restaurants | 3,107 |
| Healthcare | 3,799 |
| Retail | 3,902 |
| Manufacturing | 1,516 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.30% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
| Census Median | $651,600 |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $741,547 |
| Median List Price | $1,900,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,900,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $272 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,000 |
| 72% above US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.30% |
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.8% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 13.5% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,171/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,799 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 667.3/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 355.9/100K |
| Theft | 311.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 82 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 713 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5310°N, 81.4112°W |
| County FIPS | 39035 |
Winner: Democrat by 31.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 74.5% |
| 121% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 68 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,799 |
| Restaurants | 3,107 |
| Retail Stores | 3,902 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 82 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |