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Gibraltar, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Gibraltar is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 609. Residents earn $91,611 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
609 Population 516/sq mi density
$91,611 Median Income $53,939 per capita
$250,200 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,611 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,200 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,611
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,200
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.7%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

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

People

Population609
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density516/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,611
Per Capita$53,939
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units318
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.6%
Libraries25

Is Gibraltar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gibraltar receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Gibraltar stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gibraltar is $91,611, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gibraltar is $250,200, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Gibraltar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Gibraltar has a population of 609 with a density of 516 people per square mile. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

609
Total Population
516
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Gibraltar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gibraltar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gibraltar is $91,611, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Gibraltar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,611
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,939
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.1 min
Drive Alone84.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Gibraltar is $250,200, 11% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,200
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.8%
Housing Units318
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate2.95%
Gibraltar has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density516/sq mi
Coordinates40.2794°N, 75.8563°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin. 89.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.7%
3% below US avg
High School+93.5%
Graduate Degree+15.8%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density516/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.6%
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.1 min
Drive Alone84.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.7%

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