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Gibsonburg, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Sandusky County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,563 Population 1,105/sq mi density
$71,538 Median Income $30,330 per capita
$122,600 Home Value $195,927 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
147 Violent Crime/100K 6,069 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,538 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,600 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Gibsonburg, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,538
5% below
$30,330 per capita
Home Value
$122,600
57% below
Zillow: $195,927
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
61% below
6,069/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
43%
Rent
59%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gibsonburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 0.8% (78% 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 $195,927. 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.

Safety & Crime

Gibsonburg reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,069/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,563
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,105/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,538
Per Capita$30,330
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$4,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,600
Rent$683
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$195,927
Housing Units1,035
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent147/100K
Property6,069/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,229/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.