At a Glance
Median Income
$49,786
$28,785 per capita
Home Value
$120,400
Zillow: $217,368
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
59.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
18.5% smoking rate
How Gila Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gila Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gila Bend 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
Gila Bend residents earn a median household income of $49,786 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,785. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gila Bend is $120,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,368. Median rent is $1,089/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
6.4% of adults in Gila Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
59.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gila Bend has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population1,871
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born26.9%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,786
Per Capita$28,785
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,400
Rent$1,089
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$217,368
Housing Units792
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain6.3 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation698 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+59.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute14 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries65
Did You Know?
Gila Bend was founded in 1872.
The median home in Gila Bend was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
26.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 9,181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 630 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.