At a Glance
Median Income
$74,049
$30,722 per capita
Home Value
$274,300
Zillow: $316,316
Median Rent
$1,286/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
582/100K
2,428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gibsonton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.4% (22% 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 $316,316. 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.
Safety & Crime
Gibsonton reports 582 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,428/100K.
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 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population18,831
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,470/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,049
Per Capita$30,722
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$152,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447
Housing
A+
Home Value$274,300
Rent$1,286
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$316,316
Housing Units6,295
Rent Burden36.4%
Crime
F
Violent582/100K
Property2,428/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.