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Gilbert, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Story County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,300
Population
1,182/sq mi density
$112,250
Median Income
$48,295 per capita
$267,200
Home Value
$326,984 Zillow
$887
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
120
Violent Crime/100K
1,787 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$112,250 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$267,200 home value, $887/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$267,200
5% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$887/mo
24% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
86.6%
32% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
494
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$267,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$326,984
Median Sale Price
$515,588
Median List Price
$334,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
86.6%
Owner-Occupied
13.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$887/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
6 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$187
Active Inventory
4
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
86.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $267,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,984 |
| Median Sale Price | $515,588 |
| Median List Price | $334,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $187 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $887 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
| Days on Market | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $187 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 86.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 86.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 494 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 22.9% |