Gibsonton, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hillsborough County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
18,831 Population 1,470/sq mi density
$74,049 Median Income $30,722 per capita
$274,300 Home Value $315,753 Zillow
$1,286 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$74,049 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$274,300 home value, $1,286/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Gibsonton, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,049
1% below
$30,722 per capita
Home Value
$274,300
3% below
Zillow: $315,753
Median Rent
$1,286/mo
11% above
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Gibsonton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gibsonton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
99%
Home Value
97%
Rent
111%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gibsonton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gibsonton residents earn a median household income of $74,049 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,722. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,449 business establishments, including 2,937 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gibsonton is $274,300 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,753. Median rent is $1,286/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Education

20.3% of adults in Gibsonton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gibsonton has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18,831
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,470/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.4%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,049
Per Capita$30,722
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$152,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447

Housing

A+
Home Value$274,300
Rent$1,286
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$315,753
Housing Units6,295
Rent Burden36.4%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation5 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in Gibsonton was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
15.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,937 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 215 fatal vehicle crashes.