At a Glance
Median Income
$103,161
$55,212 per capita
Home Value
$394,500
Zillow: $312,186
Median Rent
$1,784/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,103/100K
3,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Gateway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gateway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gateway a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gateway residents earn a median household income of $103,161 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,212. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,954 business establishments, including 1,636 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gateway is $394,500 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,186. Median rent is $1,784/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Gateway reports 1,103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 190% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,121/100K.
Education
49.4% of adults in Gateway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gateway has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population9,603
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,788/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,161
Per Capita$55,212
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$54,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
A+
Home Value$394,500
Rent$1,784
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$312,186
Housing Units4,838
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,103/100K
Property3,121/100K
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,494/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation27 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.4%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations68
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Gateway was built in 2003.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,636 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.