Gibbons, AB

Alberta

Gibbons is a small town in Alberta with a population of 3,218. Residents earn $108,000 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,218 Population 881/sq mi density
$108,000 Median Income $63,250 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,400 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$108,000 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $108,000
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,400
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.1%
236% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Gibbons Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,218
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density881/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$108,000
Per Capita$63,250
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty4.4%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,400
Ownership87.9%
Housing Units1,240
Rent Burden15.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,156 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+35.2%
Graduate+0.6%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Gibbons a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gibbons receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Gibbons offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gibbons is $108,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Gibbons among higher-income communities. At 12.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gibbons is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,400 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.2% have completed high school.

Gibbons has a population of 3,218 with a density of 881 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).

Population

3,218
Total Population
2021 Census
881
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Gibbons vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.9%
18% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg
Other Languages4%

Social Characteristics

Gibbons vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gibbons is $108,000, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Gibbons vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,000
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$63,250

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home12.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Gibbons is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,400 (20% above US avg). 87.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,400
20% above US avg
Rent Burden15.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.9%
Owner-Occupied87.9%
Renter-Occupied12.1%
Housing Units1,240

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Gibbons vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Gibbons vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density881/sq mi
Coordinates53.8335°N, 113.3353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+35.2%
Graduate Degree+0.6%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density881/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home12.8%

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