At a Glance
Median Income
$44,052
$28,801 per capita
Home Value
$170,300
Zillow: $253,457
Median Rent
$844/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
377/100K
5,015/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Gaylord Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gaylord's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gaylord a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gaylord residents earn a median household income of $44,052 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,801. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 811 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gaylord is $170,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,457. Median rent is $844/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Gaylord reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,015/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in Gaylord hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gaylord has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population4,307
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density827/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,052
Per Capita$28,801
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$1,498M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,300
Rent$844
Ownership36.0%
Zillow$253,457
Housing Units2,381
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent377/100K
Property5,015/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault324/100K
Burglary270/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,434/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,339 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute16 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Gaylord was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.