At a Glance
Median Income
$71,538
$30,330 per capita
Home Value
$122,600
Zillow: $206,906
Median Rent
$683/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
16.7% smoking rate
How Gibsonburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gibsonburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gibsonburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gibsonburg residents earn a median household income of $71,538 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,330. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,468 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gibsonburg is $122,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,906. Median rent is $683/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.7% of adults in Gibsonburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gibsonburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,563
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,105/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,538
Per Capita$30,330
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$4,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,600
Rent$683
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$206,906
Housing Units1,035
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,229/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation680 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Gibsonburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.