At a Glance
Median Income
$88,682
$44,289 per capita
Home Value
$212,300
Zillow: $224,665
Median Rent
$1,346/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
918/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Gibraltar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gibraltar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gibraltar a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gibraltar residents earn a median household income of $88,682 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,289. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gibraltar is $212,300 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,665. Median rent is $1,346/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Gibraltar reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 918/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Gibraltar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gibraltar has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population4,937
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density1,338/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,682
Per Capita$44,289
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,300
Rent$1,346
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$224,665
Housing Units2,182
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent90/100K
Property918/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault45/100K
Burglary224/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation582 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries57
Did You Know?
The median home in Gibraltar was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.