At a Glance
Median Income
$30,694
$35,366 per capita
Home Value
$129,800
Zillow: $272,075
Median Rent
$1,245/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
59.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.8% smoking rate
How Gerber Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gerber's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gerber a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gerber residents earn a median household income of $30,694 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,366. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,295 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gerber is $129,800 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,075. Median rent is $1,245/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
16.1% of adults in Gerber hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
59.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gerber has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population934
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,004/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born25.7%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$30,694
Per Capita$35,366
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$2,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
Housing
A
Home Value$129,800
Rent$1,245
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$272,075
Housing Units608
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.8%
Premature Death11,336/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain23.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation226 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+59.9%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Gerber was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
25.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.