Median Income
$60,313
20% lower than US avg
Home Value
$302,400
7% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
20.2%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,278
10% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.5%
7% lower than US avg
How Gates Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population451
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density694/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 78%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,313
Per Capita$32,031
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$23,937M
Commute33 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$302,400
Rent$1,278
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$456,904
Health
Obesity42.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain93.6 in/yr
Elevation937 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+87.3%
School Score5.14
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Libraries6
Is Gates a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Gates receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Gates offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Gates is $60,313, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Gates is $302,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,278 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Gates experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 93.6 inches, including 10.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Gates has a population of 451 with a density of 694 people per square mile. The median age is 57.3 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.3%), with 10.4% Hispanic.
Population
57.3yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
The median household income in Gates is $60,313, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,313 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $32,031 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,207 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,475 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 12,695 |
| County GDP | $23,937M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 832 |
| Healthcare | 1,215 |
| Retail | 1,124 |
| Manufacturing | 360 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,970 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.64% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
The median home value in Gates is $302,400, 7% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,278 (10% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $456,904.
Home Values
| Census Median | $302,400 |
| 7% above US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $456,904 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,278 |
| 10% above US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,970 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.64% |
In Gates, 42.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.7% report depression. 19.4% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Gates vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 29.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,452/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,215 |
Crime Rates: Gates vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 43 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
Safety Score
Gates has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 93.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 93.6 inches |
| 146% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 10.2 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 937 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7560°N, 122.4201°W |
| County FIPS | 41047 |