Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Gibraltar is a small town in Michigan with a population of 4,937. Residents earn $88,682 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Gibraltar receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Gibraltar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gibraltar is $88,682, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Gibraltar is $212,300, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,346 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Gibraltar is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 88 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 990 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.
23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Gibraltar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 45.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,682 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,289 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,469 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,888 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,727 |
| County GDP | $129,920M |
| Restaurants | 3,598 |
| Healthcare | 4,243 |
| Retail | 5,675 |
| Manufacturing | 1,388 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.14% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
| Census Median | $212,300 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $224,665 |
| $/Sq Ft | $139 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,346 |
| 16% above US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.14% |
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,684/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,243 |
| Total Violent | 88.0/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 44.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 44.0/100K |
| Total Property | 990.3/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 242.1/100K |
| Theft | 660.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 88.0/100K |
| Arson | 22.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 201 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 582 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,338/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1054°N, 83.2010°W |
| County FIPS | 26163 |
Winner: Democrat by 29 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.4% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,338/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 57 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,243 |
| Restaurants | 3,598 |
| Retail Stores | 5,675 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 201 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |