Gibraltar, MI

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.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,937 Population 1,338/sq mi density
$88,682 Median Income $44,289 per capita
$212,300 Home Value $224,665 Zillow
$1,346 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
88 Violent Crime/100K 990 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,682 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,300 home value, $1,346/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K (77% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,682
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $212,300
25% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 88/100K
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.4%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,346
16% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.7%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,937
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density1,338/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,682
Per Capita$44,289
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$129,920M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$212,300
Rent$1,346
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$224,665

Crime

F
Violent88/100K
Property990/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary242/100K

Health

Obesity29.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation582 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+93.1%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Libraries57

Is Gibraltar a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Gibraltar has a population of 4,937 with a density of 1,338 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.1%), with 3.9% Black.

Population

4,937
Total Population
1,338
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Gibraltar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gibraltar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gibraltar is $88,682, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Gibraltar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,682
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,289
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
IRS Avg AGI$64,888

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,727
County GDP$129,920M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,598
Healthcare4,243
Retail5,675
Manufacturing1,388

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,671
91% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Gibraltar is $212,300, 25% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,346 (16% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $224,665.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$212,300
25% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$224,665

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$139
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio96.1%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,346
16% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,671
91% above US avg
Effective Rate3.14%
In Gibraltar, 29.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.7% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
7% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma11.3%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress11.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death12,684/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access96.0%
Healthcare Facilities4,243
Gibraltar has a violent crime rate of 88 per 100,000 residents, 77% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 990 per 100,000 (49% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent88.0/100K
77% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape44.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault44.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property990.3/100K
49% below US avg
Burglary242.1/100K
Theft660.2/100K
Vehicle Theft88.0/100K
Arson22.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)201

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Gibraltar has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.3 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall45.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation582 ft (177 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density1,338/sq mi
Coordinates42.1054°N, 83.2010°W
County FIPS26163
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 29-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 33.7%
D 62.7%

Winner: Democrat by 29 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.4%
31% below US avg
High School+93.1%
School Test Score5.23
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,338/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries57
Healthcare Facilities4,243
Restaurants3,598
Retail Stores5,675

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)201
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Work from Home9.9%

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