At a Glance
Median Income
$90,371
$47,052 per capita
Home Value
$228,800
Zillow: $316,635
Median Rent
$1,538/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
332/100K
3,773/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Gibbstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gibbstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gibbstown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gibbstown residents earn a median household income of $90,371 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,052. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gibbstown is $228,800 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,635. Median rent is $1,538/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Gibbstown reports 332 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,773/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Gibbstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gibbstown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population3,494
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density2,130/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,371
Per Capita$47,052
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,800
Rent$1,538
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$316,635
Housing Units1,498
Rent Burden21.7%
Crime
F
Violent332/100K
Property3,773/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation11 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Gibbstown was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.