Median Income
$70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value
$715,000
154% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
19.4%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,280
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment
7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.5%
7% lower than US avg
How Gibsons Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,758
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density2,857/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$48,480
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty11.5%
Commute23 min
Housing
F
Home Value$715,000
Rent$1,280
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,285
Rent Burden30.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation26 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+24.8%
Graduate+8.1%
Is Gibsons a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Gibsons receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Gibsons has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Gibsons is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Gibsons is $715,000, making it a premium housing market at 154% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,280 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Education
19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.8% have completed high school.
Gibsons has a population of 4,758 with a density of 2,857 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.9%), with 1.1% Black, 9% Asian.
Population
4,758
Total Population
2021 Census
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.1% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 14.2% |
The median household income in Gibsons is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $70,000 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $48,480 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.9% |
| Public Transit | 4.9% |
| Work from Home | 34.6% |
The median home value in Gibsons is $715,000, 154% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,280 (10% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $715,000 |
| 154% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,280 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 30.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.0% |
| Housing Units | 2,285 |
Property Tax
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Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,857/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.3954°N, 123.5056°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |