At a Glance
Median Income
$27,765
$20,127 per capita
Home Value
$259,300
Zillow: $359,800
Median Rent
$890/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
441/100K
3,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Gifford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gifford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gifford a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gifford residents earn a median household income of $27,765 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,127. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,868 business establishments, including 316 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gifford is $259,300 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,800. Median rent is $890/month, with 51.0% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Gifford reports 441 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,817/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in Gifford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gifford has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,658
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,713/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$27,765
Per Capita$20,127
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty50.5%
County GDP$11,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115
Housing
F
Home Value$259,300
Rent$890
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$359,800
Housing Units1,818
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent441/100K
Property3,817/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes19.6%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death9,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain56.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute16 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Gifford was built in 1983.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Vero Beach Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 316 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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