At a Glance
Median Income
$86,250
$34,339 per capita
Home Value
$330,400
Zillow: $426,659
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
467/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Gervais Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gervais's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gervais a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gervais residents earn a median household income of $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,339. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,426 business establishments, including 964 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gervais is $330,400 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,659. Median rent is $1,688/month, with 37.5% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Gervais reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 467/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Gervais hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gervais has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,588
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density6,312/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$34,339
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$30,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
A+
Home Value$330,400
Rent$1,688
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$426,659
Housing Units704
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent72/100K
Property467/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation186 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Gervais was founded in 1874.
The median home in Gervais was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Portland International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 964 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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